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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sophora Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rhus Javanica Extract
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Trideceth-10
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAcetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacin
SmoothingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantThiamine Hcl
MaskingFerrous Sulfate
Astringent
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Tyrosine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Borago Officinalis Seed Oil/Glycerin Ferment Filtrate
Emollient
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glycerin, Sophora Japonica Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rhus Javanica Extract, Menthol, Trideceth-10, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Acetyl Cysteine, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Glycine, Cysteine, Tyrosine, Proline, Denatonium Benzoate, Cyanocobalamin, Saccharomyces/Borago Officinalis Seed Oil/Glycerin Ferment Filtrate, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Swertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicFumaria Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Swertia Japonica Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Fumaria Officinalis Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidSodium 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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