What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Cholecalciferol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phytonadione Epoxide, Thioctic Acid, Ubiquinone, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Glycol Distearate, Myristic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Sodium Citrate, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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 AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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!
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