What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Coco-Betaine, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycol Distearate, Propolis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Zinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
Masking
Copper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose
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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 AcidLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideWater. 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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