What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMannose
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Zea Mays Starch, Niacinamide, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Mannose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Lanolate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycine Soja Hull
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Lanolate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycine Soja Hull, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Citric Acid, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Sodium Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Parfum
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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 AcidIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
