What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicRhamnose
HumectantVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Glucuronic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Rhamnose, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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 AcidTriethyl Citrate comes from citric acid. It has masking, perfuming, and solvent properties. As a solvent, this ingredient helps disperse ingredients evenly in skincare.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient can:
According to perfume manufacturers, this ingredient is almost odorless but has a mild fruity, wine and plum scent. It can be used to mask the scent of other ingredients.
This ingredient can be plant-sourced or synthetic; it can naturally be found in cabbage and white wine.
Learn more about Triethyl CitrateWater. 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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