What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Water, Propanediol, Parfum, Tocopherol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Citric Acid, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
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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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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