What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Diglycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cellulose Acetate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingTribehenin
Emollient
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium PCA
Humectant
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Serine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Myristic Acid, Diglycerin, Stearic Acid, Cellulose Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Potassium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Tribehenin, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium PCA, Glyceryl Behenate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Sodium Benzoate, Lauric Acid, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDiglycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Epilobium Parviflorum Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Epilobium Parviflorum Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Cellulose Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Polysorbate 20
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidDiglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
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
