What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Jojoba Esters, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Caramel, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Coceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
CI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-6
HumectantPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Parfum, CI 61570, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-6, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 19140, Zinc 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 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!
Learn more about Water
