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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
PEG-14
HumectantPPG-7
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Ether
SolventPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingErythritol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Calcium Chloride
AstringentMagnesium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, PEG-14, PPG-7, Dimethyl Ether, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Citrate, Erythritol, Citric Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Glutamate, Sodium PCA, Petrolatum, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol
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 AcidDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
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