What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C13-15 Alkane
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
CI 59040
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Hexanediol
SolventCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Disodium EDTA, Triethylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ceramide NP, CI 59040, Ethyl Hexanediol, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Phosphate, Ceramide EOP
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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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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