What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Baicalin
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Lactobionic Acid, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Baicalin, Chlorphenesin, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Astaxanthin
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phytic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Tocopherol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Phytic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalane, Allantoin
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 AcidWater. 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
