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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Cleansing
Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
Cleansing
Sodium Sarcosinate
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantSodium Chloride
MaskingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingOryza Sativa Extract, Water, Biotin, Caffeine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Panthenol, Serine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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 AcidRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is an essential oil also known as rosemary essential oil. In skincare, it is a skin conditioning agent and also acts as a natural fragrance that gives products a fresh/herby smell.
The oil is a mix of over 100 volatile compounds with 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, camphor, and verbenone usually leading the pack.
Lab studies credit this oil with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity. Some research even show rosemary compounds calming acne-related inflammation.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has concluded rosemary-derived ingredients to be safe when formulated to be nonsensitizing.
Since this is a fragrant essential oil, the main concern is for fragrance-sensitive folks.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilWater. 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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