What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-10
Amodimethicone
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Surfactant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Magnesium Nitrate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Benzoic Acid, Trideceth-6, Salicylic Acid, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Benzoate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone
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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 AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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