What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Ceteareth-6
EmulsifyingAquaphilus Dolomiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tapioca Starch
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Potassium Sulfate
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Potassium Sulfate, Potassium Phosphate, Water, Bentonite, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, CI 77492, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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 AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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