This smoothing ampoule is formulated around Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and clear breakouts.
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Lactic Acid and Malic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
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