What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract 18%
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract 18%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Caprylyl Glycol
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 93%
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diacetyl Boldine
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 93%, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caramel, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diacetyl Boldine, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 AcidWe don't have a description for PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 yet.
Sodium 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 Citrate
