What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Maculata Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Honey Extract
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Water, Maris Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Maculata Extract, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Honey Extract, Linalool, Sorbitol, Gluconolactone
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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 AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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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