What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Gluconolactone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ceteareth-20, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Panthenol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Juniperus Officinalis Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Urtica Dioica
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Betula Alba Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
AstringentAchillea Millefolium Oil
Cleansing
Malva Sylvestris Seed
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingSodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Soil Minerals
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citrus Nobilis
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Mentha Piperita Oil, Juniperus Officinalis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Urtica Dioica, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Betula Alba Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Oil, Malva Sylvestris Seed, Equisetum Arvense Juice, Glycine Soja Protein, Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tocopherol, Soil Minerals, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Nobilis
Alternatives
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 AcidMentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita Oil
