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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Isopropyl Shea Butterate
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingDodecane
Emollient
Hexadecane
Perfuming
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Rose Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Shea Butterate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Dodecane, Hexadecane, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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 AcidSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is also known as Poly Suga®Mulse D9 (We'll call is SODC for short).
SODC is a nonionic fragrance solubilizer. A solubilizer blends small amounts of oils into water-based formulas. It is especially good at solubilizing fragrances in water-only systems.
SODC does not contain PEGs. It is hydrophilic, meaning it has the tendency to mix with water.
In products, SODC acts as an emulsifer by blending waters and oils.
Learn more about Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside CrosspolymerWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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