What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Ceteareth-6
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyethylene
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Citric Acid
Buffering
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycine, Sodium Chloride, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Citric Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Parfum, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Metabisulfite
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. Stay hydrated!
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