What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
Masking1,2-Dihydrolinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, 1,2-Dihydrolinalool, Benzyl Acetate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Triethyl Citrate, Parfum
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:
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