What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Potassium Chloride
Quaternium-91
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientLaureth-2
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-70
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coumarin
Perfuming
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingVanillin
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingLactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Magnesium Nitrate
Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Chloride, Quaternium-91, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Laureth-2, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Polyquaternium-70, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Coumarin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Vanillin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Oryza Sativa Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Magnesium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Swertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningCyperus Esculentus Tuber Extract
Skin ProtectingSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Swertia Japonica Extract, Cyperus Esculentus Tuber Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate
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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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
