This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingDimethyl Sulfone
SolventMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Dimethyl Sulfone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citric Acid
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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.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic 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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