Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum versus Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% .
Last updated on February 08, 2024. Published on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum 20 ingredients
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum 20 ingredients
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% 24 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum 20 ingredients
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% 24 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Ethoxydiglycol • Salicylic Acid • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Allantoin • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Bisabolol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Maltodextrin • Glycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Methylpropanediol • Butylene Glycol • Ethoxydiglycol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Salicylic Acid • Glycerin • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Polylysine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Sclerotium Gum • Pullulan • Phenoxyethanol • Lactic Acid • Isoceteth-20 • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Oligopeptide-10 • Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBoots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.
Learn more about EthoxydiglycolBoots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% contains this as ingredient number 4.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
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 a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidBoots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideBoots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% contains this as ingredient number 24.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinBoots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Minimalist Salicylic Acid 02% contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid serum 20 ingredients
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