What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil
Antioxidant
Codium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Codium Fragile Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Polyglutamic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Chlorophyll
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Stearyl Behenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Silica Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 2,3-Butanediol, Citric Acid
Alternatives
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:
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