What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glutathione
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Glutathione, C12-13 Pareth-9, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Glucoside, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantInulin
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Cellulose
AbsorbentWater, Gluconolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Tranexamic Acid, Betaine, Propanediol, Azelaic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Polyglycerin-6, Inulin, Fructose, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose
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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 AcidTranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic 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. Stay hydrated!
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