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Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSolanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Telmesteine
Antioxidant
Water, Isohexadecane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Alba, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bisabolol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Piroctone Olamine, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Solanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Malic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract, Propyl Gallate, Telmesteine
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactamide Mea
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Ciclopirox Olamine
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Lactamide Mea, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ciclopirox Olamine, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Piroctone Olamine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum
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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 AcidGlycyrrhetinic acid is a compound found in licorice. It has skin conditioning, skin soothing, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
Not only is this a great ingredient for soothing inflammation, studies show this compound is effective at protecting skin against UV-B induced damage.
Fun fact: This ingredient is also used to mask the bitter taste of medicine.
Learn more about Glycyrrhetinic AcidPiroctone Olamine targets Malassezia, the fungus responsible for dandruff, which is why you'll find it in many anti-dandruff shampoos.
It's also water-soluble, so it blends easily into these formulas.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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