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Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientOleth-10
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Oleth-10, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 80, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tetrasodium EDTA, Panthenol, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Glycerin, Benzophenone-4, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tin Oxide, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Phospholipids, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrulline, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Disodium Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein
Water, Lactobacillus/Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Stearalkonium Chloride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Panthenol, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein
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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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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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