What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIsochrysis Galbana Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Pentylene Glycol, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Panthenol, Caffeine, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPullulan
Sucrose
Humectant
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Farnesol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Pvp, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pullulan, Sucrose, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum, Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal, Geraniol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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