What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingGlycerin
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSh-Polypeptide-123
Skin Protecting
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingActinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sh-Polypeptide-123, Tripeptide-1, Zea Mays Oil, Hexapeptide-9, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Cellulose Gum, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Xanthophylls, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Hydroxide, Parfum, Chlorphenesin
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Polyglycerin-10
HumectantWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Aroma
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Polyglycerin-10, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Ectoin, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Aroma, Hexylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSaccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateSodium 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 CitrateWater. 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
