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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Anhydroxylitol, Lactobacillus, Levulinic Acid, Maltodextrin, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Sodium Levulinate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, Citronellol, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
C9-12 Alkane
SolventSqualane
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Squalene
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Heptyl Undecylenate, Polysorbate 85, C9-12 Alkane, Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Squalene, Phytosterols, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocotrienols, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
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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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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