What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42053
Cosmetic ColorantPiroctone Olamine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitol, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-7, Glycol Distearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-47, Polyquaternium-10, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, CI 19140, CI 42053
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingC9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingPPG-10 Lauryl Ether
PPG-3
SolventTrehalose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coconut Oil Aminoethoxyethanol Amides
Foaming
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingOrange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, PPG-10 Lauryl Ether, PPG-3, Trehalose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Benzoate, Coconut Oil Aminoethoxyethanol Amides, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Orange Roughy Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
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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 AcidSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth Sulfate
