What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlycol Stearate
Emollient
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSoy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningC8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningAcyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Glycol Stearate, PEG-90m, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, C8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Sodium Gluconate, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Alpha-Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, CI 19140
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
