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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Acetate
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Poloxamer 184, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Almond Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Bromide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin Panthenol, Betaine, Almond Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Fructose, Citric Acid, Urea, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Copper Gluconate, Allantoin, Maltose, Caramel, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 GlycerinPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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