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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Dna
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Dna, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Dna, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tripeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Madecassic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
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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 AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
