What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C15-19 Alkane
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Opuntia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
C15-19 Alkane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Opuntia Vulgaris Extract, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Squalane, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Propanediol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate Starch
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide Ng, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Collagen, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Panthenol, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acacia Senegal Gum, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Lysate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 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.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 Propanediol
