What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningP-Anisic Acid
MaskingPhytic Acid
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, P-Anisic Acid, Phytic Acid
Tapioca Starch
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Charcoal
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tapioca Starch, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Kaolin, Charcoal, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Galactoarabinan, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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 cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateXanthan 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
