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Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Oryza Sativa Extract, Ceramide NP, Biotin, Phytosterols, Inositol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Salicylate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Salix Alba Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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 AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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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