What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl 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
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMannose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyquaternium-11
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Coco-Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Niacinamide, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Mannose, Disodium EDTA, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Maltodextrin, Polyquaternium-11, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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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 AcidCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
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. Stay hydrated!
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