What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
EmollientCapryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitol
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xylityl Phosphate
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantBarosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingAmyl Salicylate
Perfuming
3-Hexenol
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Decyl Glucoside, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Squalane, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Xylityl Phosphate, Sclerotium Gum, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Calcium Gluconate, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Amyl Salicylate, 3-Hexenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide
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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 AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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