What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Maltobionic Acid
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Succinic Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Silanetriol
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water, Glycolic Acid, Maltobionic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Potassium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Succinic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-9, Parfum, Adenosine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silanetriol, Cyanocobalamin, Polysorbate 20
Water
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Amylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOctanediol
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPearl Powder
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Methyl Gluceth-10, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Polyquaternium-51, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Octanediol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Pearl Powder, Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with tons of research backing its benefits.
It is found naturally in sugar cane but the form used in skincare is usually synthetic for purity and stability.
Glycolic acid removes the top layer of dead skin cells to allow newer and fresher ones to emerge.
AHAs work by breaking down the structural âglueâ that holds old skin cells in place. When that buildup is gone, your skin can renew itself more efficiently.
Research also shows glycolic acid stimulates collagen production, helping to firm and thicken the skin over time. This is one of its biggest advantages over other AHAs.
Overall, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid boosts skin hydration by helping it produce molecules that increase hyaluronic acid naturally.
To work best, glycolic acid products should have a pH between 3-4 (thatâs where exfoliation is most effective but still gentle on skin).
The pH and concentration of a product are key to its effectiveness:
It is normal to feel a slight stinging sensation when using glycolic acid. This usually fades as your skin adjusts.
Because glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size in the AHA family, it can penetrate deeper, which enhances its effectiveness but also makes it more likely to irritate sensitive skin.
If your skin is very sensitive or prone to rosacea, glycolic acid may be too strong; in that case, try milder options like lactic acid or a PHA instead.
Recent studies suggest glycolic acid might even help protect against UV damage. But donât skip sunscreen! Freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun.
Glycolic acid is a skincare superstar. It smooths, brightens, hydrates, and firms the skin. Unless youâre highly sensitive, itâs well worth adding to your routine.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidSodium 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 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
