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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Tridecane
Perfuming
C9-12 Alkane
SolventMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C13-15 Alkane, Propylene Glycol, Undecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Tridecane, C9-12 Alkane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, CI 61565
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Rhamnose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
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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 AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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