What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Lactobacillus, Sodium Anisate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid
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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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
