What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Talc
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Starch
Kaolin
Abrasive
Aluminum Silicate
Abrasive
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCarrageenan
Water
Skin ConditioningSerica Powder
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicProtease
Exfoliating
Lipase
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Talc, Zea Mays Starch, Hydroxypropyl Starch, Kaolin, Aluminum Silicate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Carrageenan, Water, Serica Powder, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Protease, Lipase, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 61570
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingHelichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Betaine, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Oleate, Coco-Glucoside, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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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 AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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