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Water
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Poloxamer 184, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPantolactone
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTrisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzethonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
CI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic Colorant
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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 AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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