What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocotrienols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Polyquaternium-7, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycol Stearate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Panthenol, Xylitol, Sodium Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene, Polysorbate 80, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingTrideceth-10
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Piroctone Olamine, Sodium Benzoate, Dimethiconol, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Trideceth-10, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, CI 42090, CI 17200
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 AcidThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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