What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Callus Lysate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Cannabis Sativa Callus Lysate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantVeronica Longifolia Extract
EmollientLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Curcuma Longa Callus Lysate, Niacinamide, Resveratrol, Cannabis Sativa Callus Lysate, Glycerin, Curcuma Longa Callus Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Veronica Longifolia Extract, Levulinic Acid, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycereth-26, Dimethyl Sulfone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferulic Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
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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 AcidXanthan 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
