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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acetylated Lanolin
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Calcium Dna
Skin ConditioningGynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Magnesium Dna
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rna
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Urea
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPEG-8
HumectantPolyacrylamide
Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Stearic Acid, Acetylated Lanolin, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Homosalate, Sorbitol, Triethanolamine, Squalane, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Calcium Dna, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lanolin Alcohol, Lecithin, Magnesium Dna, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Panax Ginseng Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosterols, Propolis Extract, Rna, Royal Jelly Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Urea, BHT, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Hexylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PEG-8, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitan Oleate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CI 77891, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Anhydroxylitol, Lactobacillus, Levulinic Acid, Maltodextrin, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Sodium Levulinate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, Citronellol, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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 AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
