What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Laureth-10
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCottonseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Phytic Acid
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Cocamide Mea, Laureth-10, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Cottonseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Phytic Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate
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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