What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tromethamine, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Citrate, Salicylic Acid, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingKalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingArbutus Unedo Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, CI 42090, CI 61565
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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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPropanediol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
