What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSecale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Juice, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/Caprate
Betaine
Humectant
Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/Caprate, Betaine, Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Lactate, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lactic Acid
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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.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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