What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Potassium Cocoate, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
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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 AcidThis ingredient is the potassium salt of coconut acid. Coconut acid is created by mixing fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is an emulsifier, surfactant, and cleanser. According to a manufacturer, it contains glycerin.
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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