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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSymphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 75120
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 75120
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingChenopodium Quinoa Seed
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Vanillin
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed, Panthenol, Squalane, Vanillin, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene
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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 AcidCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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