What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycogen
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Waltheria Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mannitol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycogen, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Dextrin, Ferulic Acid, Waltheria Indica Leaf Extract, CI 15985
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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.
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant that can be naturally found in the cell walls of grains like rice, oats, and corn. It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and has the ability to boost the performance of other antioxidants as well.
A well-known study found that adding Ferulic Acid to a solution of Vitamins C and E doubled the photoprotection of skin. This is why you'll often see it paired with Vitamin C or Vitamin E serums rather than sold on its own.
A 2025 review of 18 human studies found that using Ferulic Acid (0.5-1%) daily for one to three months showed improvements in:
As far as allergies go, Ferulic acid is generally well-tolerated but can cause an allergic reaction in very rare cases. It's also worth noting that Ferulic acid is often extracted from plant sources like rice bran or wheat bran, so be sure to path test if you have known grain allergies.
Outside of skincare, researchers are also looking into Ferulic Acid for its potential benefits in areas like diabetes, Alzheimer's, and heart health.
Learn more about Ferulic AcidSodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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