What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Laureth-2
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Buteth-3
SolventAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberXylitol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tributyl Citrate
SolventBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-2, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Zinc PCA, Xylitylglucoside, Buteth-3, Anhydroxylitol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Xylitol, Alcohol, Butyl Avocadate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Propolis Extract, Tributyl Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, CI 42090, Propyl Gallate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Laureth-2
CleansingRhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
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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 AcidWe don't have a description for Laureth-2 yet.
Peg-90 Glyceryl Isostearate comes from Glyceryl Isostearate.
Peg-90 Glyceryl Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
Itâs 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 PropanediolWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about Xylitol
