What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Oil 0.01%
Emblica Officinalis Fruit 0.01%
Skin ConditioningBacopa Monnieri Oil 0.01%
Antioxidant
Acacia Concinna Fruit Powder 0.01%
Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil 0.01%
Masking
Allium Sativum Bulb Oil 0.01%
Masking
Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder 0.01%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingCocamidoethyl Betaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sapindus Mukorossi Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Oil 0.01%, Emblica Officinalis Fruit 0.01%, Bacopa Monnieri Oil 0.01%, Acacia Concinna Fruit Powder 0.01%, Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil 0.01%, Allium Sativum Bulb Oil 0.01%, Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder 0.01%, Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidoethyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamide Mea, Isoamyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sapindus Mukorossi Seed Oil, CI 16035, CI 15510, CI 42090, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Oleate
EmulsifyingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Potassium Oleate, Potassium Cocoate, Glycerin, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Oil, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Mentha Arvensis Callus Lysate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid
Alternatives
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 AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
