This acne serum is formulated around Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water and Centella Asiatica Extract to clear breakouts and calm redness.
This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 73%
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract 15%
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 73%, Centella Asiatica Extract 15%, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, C12-13 Pareth-9, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Algin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Piperita Oil
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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 AcidWater. 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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