What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Seed Powder
Abrasive
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Emollient
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Linseed Seed
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAlgin
Masking
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Sulfate
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propanediol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Powder, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Papain, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bromelain, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Algin, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Diatomaceous Earth, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-4
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tetrasodium EDTA
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Jojoba Esters, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Stearate, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium PCA, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-4, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate
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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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant that helps water and oil mix so that dirt, sweat, sebum, and sunscreen can rinse away easily. It's not technically a sulfate, but behaves similarly in formulas.
What it does:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong cleansing surfactant and is much stronger than many mild cleansers. Because it works deeply, it can disrupt the skin's barrier. This can lead to dryness or irritation for those with sensitive skin.
Compared to gentler surfactants, it's effective but more likely to dry or irritate if not balanced with soothing ingredients.
CIR considers sodium α-olefin sulfonates (including C14-16) to be safe for use in rinse-off products when properly formulated. It is poorly absorbed through normal skin but absorption increases if the skin barrier is already damaged.
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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