What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pimpinella Anisum Seed Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Oil, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Pimpinella Anisum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Quaternium-18
Polyquaternium-37
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientQuaternium-80
Polyquaternium-10
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Zinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Betaine, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Quaternium-18, Polyquaternium-37, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Phytosterols, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Mentha Piperita Oil, Piroctone Olamine, Menthol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Quaternium-80, Polyquaternium-10, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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 AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10
