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This mild cream makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
This mild foaming cleanser is made to cleanse while respecting your skin barrier.
This benzoyl peroxide gel cleanser is formulated around Benzoyl Peroxide to clear breakouts and help reduce acne-causing bacteria.
What's inside
What's inside
What's inside
What's inside
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientC18-21 Alkane
SolventLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cellulose
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialMannitol
Humectant
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingWater, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, C18-21 Alkane, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Xanthan Gum, Myristyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Betaine, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Zinc Chloride, Mannitol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Cholesterol, Sphingolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tromethamine
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPantolactone
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Urea, Panthenol, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Pantolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol
Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Propanediol
Solvent
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzoyl Peroxide 4%, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Carbomer, Benzoic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid
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.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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