What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane 3%
Emollient
Curcumin
Antioxidant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate 7%
Skin Conditioning
4-Butylresorcinol 0.5%
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid 3.52%
Buffering
Panthenol 1.5%
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid 1%
Buffering
Panthenyl Triacetate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningKojic Dipalmitate 2%
Emollient
Calcium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin 3%
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Squalane 3%, Curcumin, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate 7%, 4-Butylresorcinol 0.5%, Lactic Acid 3.52%, Panthenol 1.5%, Citric Acid 1%, Panthenyl Triacetate, Tocopherol, Naringenin, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Kojic Dipalmitate 2%, Calcium Ascorbate, Alpha-Arbutin 3%, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid 10%
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Niacinamide 2%
Smoothing
Bentonite
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Coconut Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningAmylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Azelaic Acid 10%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Niacinamide 2%, Bentonite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Zinc PCA, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Glucose, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin
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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 Acid
