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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDiglycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingThuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sorbitol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Diglycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, T-Butyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol
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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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