What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingMaltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingCassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningPhytantriol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Cassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Polyquaternium-47, Phytantriol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
CleansingIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Quartz
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantWater, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lauric Acid, Caffeine, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Squalane, Polyisobutene, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Isostearyl Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Quartz, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Arginine, Glucose, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Citric Acid, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sorbic Acid, Calcium Gluconate
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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 AcidParfum 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 ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
