What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlgae Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rose Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octanediol
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Octanediol, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside
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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.
Water. 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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