What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Panthenol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
EmollientAspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Arginine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, 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 AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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
