What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Juice
Antioxidant
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Juice, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Levulinate
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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 AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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
