What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Alexidine Hydrochloride
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
PPG-9
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Parfum, Alexidine Hydrochloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, PPG-9, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPantolactone
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Glycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ceteareth-20, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Pantolactone, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
