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Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialSodium PCA
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Extract
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Manganese PCA
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Sodium PCA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Extract, Magnesium PCA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Zinc PCA, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Manganese PCA, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Limonene
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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 AcidWater. 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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