What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Glucuronic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCaffeyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Coco-Glucoside, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Saccharide Isomerate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Caffeyl Glucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tetradecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Benzoate
Preservative
Hexadecene
SolventCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingC12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetradecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Benzoate, Hexadecene, Coco-Glucoside, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Decyl Glucoside, C12-13 Alketh-9, Citric Acid, Parfum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propanediol, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Collagen Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dna, Folic Acid, Hexapeptide-11, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-3
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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 AcidCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
