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Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Bacillus/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed/Soybean Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Secale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingDiglycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTranexamic Acid, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Bacillus/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed/Soybean Ferment Filtrate, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Diglycerin, Xanthan Gum
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
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