What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Magnolia Kobus Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose Gum, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglutamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Benzyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Magnolia Kobus Flower Extract, Lysine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Methionine, Cysteine, Ectoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glycolipids, Phytosterols, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Collagen Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentPrunus Avium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Orchis Mascula Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Maltose
MaskingSodium Phytate
Glycerin
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyester-5
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Amber Powder
Homarine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Acetate
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Caprylyl Methicone, Octyldodecanol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Prunus Avium Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Orchis Mascula Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vegetable Amino Acids, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Maltose, Sodium Phytate, Glycerin, Erythritol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Pentylene Glycol, Polyester-5, Pvp, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Amber Powder, Homarine Hcl, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acetate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090
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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 AcidGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water
