What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil, Water, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, C12-16 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Sclerotium Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Phospholipids, Retinol, Succinoglycan, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThis ingredient is more commonly known as IPMP or Isopropyl Methylphenol. It is a preservative and has antimicrobial properties.
According to the EPA, this ingredient is allowed for use in cleansers, creams, powders, bath products, toothpaste, perfume, and more.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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