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Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSaponaria Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Caprylic Acid
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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!
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