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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Betaine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Phytosterols, Ceramide NP, Biotin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Inositol, Caffeine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, C13-15 Alkane, Panthenol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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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 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 SorbateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractWater. 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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