What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingLauryl Betaine
CleansingLaureth-3
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Maleic Acid
BufferingPolyquaternium-22
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Decyl Glucoside, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Lauryl Betaine, Laureth-3, Propylene Glycol, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Parfum, Maleic Acid, Polyquaternium-22, CI 17200, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Parfum, Limonene, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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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 AcidDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Chloride
