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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingGlyceryl Laurate
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
PerfumingLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMaris Aqua
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Sodium Phytate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantYogurt
Skin ProtectingYogurt Powder
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingParfum
MaskingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Zea Mays Starch, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Laurate, Sclerotium Gum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lactic Acid, Lactis Proteinum, Lactobacillus, Lactose, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Maris Aqua, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Phytate, Titanium Dioxide, Yogurt, Yogurt Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningDisodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
AstringentArthrospira Platensis Extract
AntioxidantBrassica Oleracea Acephala Sprout Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingCordyceps Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingJasminum Officinale Oil
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Decyl Glucoside, Phenethyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sclerotium Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Jojoba Esters, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Arthrospira Platensis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Sprout Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, 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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholSclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumSodium 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 IsethionateWater. 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 Water