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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Coco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mea, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Coco-Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coumarin, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingHeptyl Glucoside
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingPCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Cistus Ladaniferus Resin Extract
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Masking
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Hexenyl Acetate
Masking
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Heptanol
Perfuming
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Heptyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Gamma-Nonalactone, Ionone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanillin, Hexenyl Acetate, Dimethylheptenal, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Anhydroxylitol, Heptanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid
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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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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