What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingIron Oxides
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Calcium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Distarch Phosphate, Propanediol, Oleic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Sorbitan Olivate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Benzoate, Decyl Glucoside, Linoleic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Bisabolol, Lauryl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Iron Oxides, Anhydroxylitol, Algin, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bentonite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caffeine, Mica, CI 77163, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calcium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Resveratrol, Sodium Metabisulfite
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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 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 PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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