What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Zinc PCA, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Trideceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCoconut Alcohol
EmollientPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingAniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingBulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingOrmenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Santalum Album Oil, CI 19140
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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-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
