What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Salicylate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Pentylene Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Polyglycerin-3, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopherol
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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. Stay hydrated!
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