What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingGlycereth-26
Humectant
PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Coco-Betaine, Glycereth-26, PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Laureth-2, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Copper Tripeptide-1
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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 (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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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