What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Ammonium Chloride
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientMethyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Ammonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Lauryl Lactate, Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Limonene, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Geraniol
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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 AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
