What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Water, Citrus Limon Fruit Water, Glycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sucrose, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Glycolic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Calcium Ketogluconate
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Chloride
Pentapeptide-59
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSerine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pullulan
Silica
Abrasive
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Dimethyl Sulfone, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Calcium Ketogluconate, Betaine, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Bisabolol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Potassium Chloride, Pentapeptide-59, Polyglutamic Acid, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sclerotium Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pullulan, Silica, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Phenethyl Alcohol
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 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
