What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-9
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Amodimethicone
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, PPG-9, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Amodimethicone, DMDM Hydantoin, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Citric Acid, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, CI 19140, CI 17200, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Inulin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Inulin, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
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 conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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