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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Xylenesulfonate
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Trideceth-10
CleansingHistidine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trideceth-10, Histidine, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningYucca Brevifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Chloride
