What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Succinic Acid
BufferingDisodium Succinate
MaskingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Menthol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hectorite
AbsorbentSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Succinic Acid, Disodium Succinate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Chondrus Crispus Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Hectorite, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Asiaticoside, Citric Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Solanum Lycopersicum Meristem Cell
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Meristem Cell, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Parfum, Citric Acid, Trehalose, Allantoin, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Arbutin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
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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.
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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
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