What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Inulin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Niacinamide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Cetearyl Olivate, Inulin, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLaureth-10
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Formic Acid
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Formic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate
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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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
