What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Coconut Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Glycolipids, Allantoin, Sodium Isethionate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningLippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Lippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Tilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate
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 AcidWater. 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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