What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Capryloyl Glycine, Coco-Betaine, Lactic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Propanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Carnosine, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Surfactant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Papain, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algin
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 AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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