What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingInulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sorbitol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Propanediol, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Charcoal Powder, Panthenol, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Hexylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
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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 GlycerinWater. 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
