What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Gluconic Acid
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Acetum
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Erythritol, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Azelaic Acid, Zinc PCA, Betaine, Lactic Acid, Inulin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Gluconic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Oleate, Acetum, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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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