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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPalm Kernel/Coco Glucoside
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract 0.393%
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus 0.1%
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlisma Orientale Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside, Laminaria Japonica Extract 0.393%, Lactobacillus 0.1%, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Alisma Orientale Tuber Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingGlycine
Buffering
Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil
Emollient
Bursera Graveolens Wood Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylic Acid
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Glycine, Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil, Bursera Graveolens Wood Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylic Acid, Citric Acid
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 AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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