What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract 30%
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLaurylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialSodium Citrate
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract 30%, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Decylene Glycol, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Levulinic Acid, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caprae Lac
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Straw Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprae Lac, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract, Avena Sativa Straw Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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!
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