What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Squalane, Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Citric Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
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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