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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Myreth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Diammonium Citrate
BufferingSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Diammonium Citrate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate
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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 AcidGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateWater. 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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