What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAnnona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Diutan Gum
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tripeptide-1, Dextran, Diutan Gum, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenylpropanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 AcidPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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
