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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysilicone-29
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Echinacea Angustifolia Extract
MoisturisingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSymphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Buteth-3
SolventSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tributyl Citrate
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Polysilicone-15, Buteth-3, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Tributyl Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Linalool, CI 61565, CI 16035, CI 17200
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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 AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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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