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Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%, Water, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol Distearate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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