What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropane
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingButane
Vp/Va Copolymer
Isobutane
Chitosan
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-16
Formic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Mel
EmollientUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-55
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Oleth-20
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Quaternium-75
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantDiethyl Phthalate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Oryza Sativa Extract, Mel, Urtica Dioica Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-55, Polysorbate 20, Pvp, Methyl Gluceth-20, Oleth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Quaternium-75, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silk Amino Acids, Diethyl Phthalate, Citric Acid
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 AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Water. 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!
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