What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientBis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-14
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-400, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Soluble Collagen, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Arginine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-14, Citric Acid, CI 77220, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantifolia Juice
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
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 AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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