What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pantolactone
Humectant
Glutathione
Water, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xylitylglucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Pantolactone, Glutathione
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPhytic Acid
Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract
MaskingVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Gluconic Acid
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium PCA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Inulin, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Phytic Acid, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconic Acid, Yeast Extract, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol
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 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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