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Ingredients Side-by-side
Malus Domestica Fruit Water
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Water, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan, Niacinamide, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Water, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Beta-Glucan, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Dextrin
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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
