WLDKAT Yucca + Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliator dupes

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Water^[16] (Agua^[16]), Lactic Acid^[13], Propanediol^[6], Glycolic Acid^[10], Glycerin^[17], Sodium Hydroxide^[8], Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate^[5], Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate^[4], Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate^[3], Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract, Hamamelis^[14] Virginiana (Witch Hazel^[14]) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate^[9], Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifoli^[18]a (Lavender^[18]) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis^[19] (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon)^[12] Fruit Extract, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Gum Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract^[1], Rosmarinus Officinalis^[7] (Rosemary^[7]) Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride^[2], Ethylhexylglycerin^[11], Tocopherol^[15], Phenoxyethanol^[11].

Ingredient Analysis

1. ↑ Pelargonium Graveolens Extract. Pelargonium Graveolens Extract is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, moisturizing ingredient.

2. ↑ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel. Liquid oil at room temperature.

3. ↑ Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate. Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying ingredient.

4. ↑ coco-caprylate/caprate ( 4 Caprate ) emollient skin conditioner (coconut-derived)

5. ↑ Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate. Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying ingredient.

6. ↑ propylene glycol ( Propanediol ) solvent; humectant; gives a product "slip"; helps "carry" other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives; controls viscosity

7. ↑ rosemary extract ( Rosmarinus Officinalis ) antimicrobial antioxidant with a calming effect; but its fragrant components can cause irritation if present in large amounts. If listed at the end of the ingredient list, it's likely added in a small amount.

8. ↑ buffering agent ( Sodium Hydroxide ) a buffering agent (stabilizes pH)

9. ↑ hyaluronic acid ( Sodium Hyaluronate ) A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin's moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss

10. ↑ Glycolic Acid. Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment

11. ↑ preservatives ( Ethylhexylglycerin ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

12. ↑ lemon extract ( (Lemon) ) Lemon extract in skincare is a known skin sensitizer and irritant. It can have antibacterial properties but it’s incredibly irritating, as lemon juice has a pH of 2, which is very acidic and its use is linked with damage to your skin’s acid mantle. Lemon extract/juice/peel/oil does way more harm than good. Using lemon juice on your skin, or products containing lemon extract, lemon oil, lemon peel and even other citrus extracts and peel oils (like orange, mandarin, grapefruit, etc.) can cause brown discolorations and red rash looking irritation when you go out into the sun. This is a reaction known as phytophotodermatitis.

13. ↑ Lactic Acid. the most moisturizing of AHAs; whitening astringent; exfoliant

14. ↑ witch hazel ( Hamamelis ) fragrant astringent; antioxidant & anti-irritant properties (some forms can be irritating, click to read why)

15. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopherol ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin's barrier function; protects the skin barrier's oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

16. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

17. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

18. ↑ lavender ( Lavandula Angustifoli ) Mainly used for aromatherapy than skincare; mild antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory effects make it useful as part of a preservative system in a product; fragrance components oxidize on skin & can cause irritation

19. ↑ mandarin ( Citrus Aurantium Dulcis ) fragrant skin irritant; no topical benefits