What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
EmollientWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycine, Citric Acid, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Piroctone Olamine, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientPEG-6
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Propanediol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-6, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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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