What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Siloxanetriol Alginate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Amylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Siloxanetriol Alginate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Papain, Tetrasodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Carbomer
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
PEG-8
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
EDTA
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tranexamic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-8, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, EDTA, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, 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.
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 Acid
