What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysilicone-29
Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Polyimide-1
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysilicone-29, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Silicone Quaternium-18, Glycerin, Trideceth-6, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polyimide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-12, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Benzoate, Phenylpropanol, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
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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:
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