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Updated on November 16, 2023

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What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA

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Lactic Acid 10% + HA
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Lactic Acid Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
AHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
AHAAHA Icon 6 Benefits 3 Concerns

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon
2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic Acid Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
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AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.

Hydroxyethylcellulose Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Isoceteth-20 Emulsifying
May cause irritation Icon
May cause irritationMay cause irritation Icon

Isoceteth-20 comes from Isocetyl Alcohol. It is an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

1,2-Hexanediol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
Rosa Canina Seed Oil Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Rosa Canina Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the dog-rose plant. It is an emollient.

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Lactic Acid 10% + HA
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100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
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When to use

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19% use in am
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Reviews

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The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 14 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 14 ratings
No Scent (3) Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2)
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MersaydesBaines_539

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

SAVED MY SKIN! i have perioral dermatitis so irritation & redness is important 4 me. broke out everywhere after purging the topicals i used daily...

SAVED MY SKIN! i have perioral dermatitis so irritation & redness is important 4 me. broke out everywhere after purging the topicals i used daily for 4 years straight & this saved me and keeps me glowy!! best invention

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szabo_k

3 years ago · Dry Skin
Review

LOVE THIS FOR MY SENSITIVE SKIN
I have been using this product for a few months now and my skin is more even and more bright. It docent irritate my...

LOVE THIS FOR MY SENSITIVE SKIN
I have been using this product for a few months now and my skin is more even and more bright. It docent irritate my skin at all. LOVE IT!

This exfoliator should not be used every night no matter how strong your skin is. 2 times a week is enough or else you are over exfoliating.

The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil 1 ingredient

4.0 /5
from 5 ratings