What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVitex Agnus-Castus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingThiamine Hcl
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Carnitine Hcl
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientWater, Vitex Agnus-Castus Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Carnitine Hcl, Panthenol, Biotin, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate
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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 AcidGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Ginkgo tree. It has soothing and antioxidant properties.
The leaves of ginkgo contains flavonoids and terpenoids, potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may protect your skin from damage caused by external sources such as pollution.
Its soothing ability comes from a variety of compounds including biflavones, a type of flavonoid. Studies show gingko biloba has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Fun fact: This tree is native to China and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.
Learn more about Ginkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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