What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate
Skin ConditioningSodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Triethyl Citrate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Raphanus Sativus Sprout Extract
Antioxidant
Lens Culinaris Seed Extract
AntimicrobialVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus Sprout Extract, Lens Culinaris Seed Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Squalane, Phospholipids, Glycerin, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine
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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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
