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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPotassium Benzoate
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Limonene
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sucrose
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Oil
Astringent
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Menthol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, C12-13 Alketh-9, Glycol Distearate, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Trihydroxystearin, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Climbazole, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Limonene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Sucrose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
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 AcidSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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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