What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCarnitine
CleansingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Trisodium EDTA
Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Vinegar
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Serine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
4-Terpineol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Extract
Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Carbomer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Carnitine, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Salicylic Acid, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycine Soja Oil, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Retinal, Silica, Trisodium EDTA, Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Vinegar, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Serine, Arginine, 4-Terpineol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic 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. Stay hydrated!
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