What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Anogeissus Leiocarpa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPhytic Acid
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Propanediol, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Silica, Parfum, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Sodium PCA, Anogeissus Leiocarpa Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene, Bisabolol, Adenosine, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sclerotium Gum, Glycine Soja Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Zea Mays Starch, Phytic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Sodium Citrate, Lauryl Glucoside, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
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 AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
