What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polyquaternium-67
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-67, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzoic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingKeratin
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPolyquaternium-73
Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol
Bleaching
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantNiacin
Smoothing
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Callus Powder
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Keratin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polysorbate 20, Biotin, Polyquaternium-73, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Zinc Sulfate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Callus Powder, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Oil, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Urtica Dioica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Citric Acid
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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 AcidSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide
