What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingChondrus Crispus
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, CI 42090, Caffeine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, P-Anisic Acid, Chondrus Crispus, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCeteareth-25
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Steareth-20
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Malachite Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ceramide NP, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Biotin, Ceramide EOP, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Chrysin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide Ns, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Ceramide As, Saccharide Isomerate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Cholesterol, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Potassium Laurate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium Phosphate
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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.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCeramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
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 AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
