What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingKeratin
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPolyquaternium-73
Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol
Bleaching
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantNiacin
Smoothing
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Callus Powder
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Keratin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polysorbate 20, Biotin, Polyquaternium-73, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Zinc Sulfate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Callus Powder, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Oil, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Urtica Dioica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-22
PEG-7 Amodimethicone
Humectant
Polyquaternium-39
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-22, PEG-7 Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate, Coconut Acid, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCitric 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 AcidSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide
