What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trehalose, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Fructan
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Salicylic Acid, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Aspergillus Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Fructooligosaccharides, Maltodextrin, Fructan, Sorbitol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trideceth-6, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Isostearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Phytate, Parfum
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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