What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Laureth-2
CleansingRhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Inulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Calcium Gluconate
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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 AcidSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil.
As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateWater. 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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