What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingArginine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Gluconic Acid
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Isoamyl Laurate, Sodium Chloride, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Phenylpropanol, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gluconic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharide Isomerate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
