What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Zinc PCA, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Maltodextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 60
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 AcidSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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