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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 ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Calycophyllum Spruceanum Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Grandiflorum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningBertholletia Excelsa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclomethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Amodimethicone, Calycophyllum Spruceanum Bark Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Oats, Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Parfum
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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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