What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-10
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Parfum, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-10, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium EDTA, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal
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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. Stay hydrated!
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