What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Dipa
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Quaternium-80
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamide Dipa, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Quaternium-80, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Squalane, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tartaric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
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!
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