What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Propylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Betaine, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Formaldehyde
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Glycereth-26, Parfum, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Formaldehyde, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Terpineol, Linalyl Acetate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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