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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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