What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Tribehenin
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Alginic Acid
Skin ConditioningSilanetriol
Geraniol
Perfuming
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Tribehenin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Linoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Linalool, Alginic Acid, Silanetriol, Geraniol, Propyl Gallate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaris Aqua
HumectantInositol
Humectant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Algin
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSilanetriol
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Betaine, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Propylene Glycol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Maris Aqua, Inositol, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Silanetriol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Sucrose, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Propyl Gallate, CI 77163
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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.
We don't have a description for Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract yet.
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 AcidEthyl Linoleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
Glycerin 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.
We don't have a description for Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract yet.
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPropyl Gallate is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.
Sesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilWe don't have a description for Silanetriol yet.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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. 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
