What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingDimethiconol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Bisabolol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, BHT, Propyl Gallate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Taurine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethyl Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Taurine, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Carnosine, Sodium PCA, Mannitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Silybum Marianum Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Glycine, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Ergothioneine, CI 17200
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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 PropanediolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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
