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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Propanediol
Solvent
Morus Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Decapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ornithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-11
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucosamine Hcl
Disodium Succinate
MaskingFisetin
Cosmetic ColorantRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Arctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Inulin, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Cellulose Gum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Propanediol, Morus Nigra Leaf Extract, Arginine, Acetyl Tyrosine, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Erythritol, Chondrus Crispus, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Decapeptide-52, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Niacinamide, Ornithine Hcl, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-11, Citrulline, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Xanthan Gum, Glucosamine Hcl, Disodium Succinate, Fisetin, Raspberry Ketone, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biotin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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
