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Salicylic Acid 2%
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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantTriethyl Citrate
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Sodium Benzoate
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Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHectorite
AbsorbentPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Hectorite, Phytosphingosine, Benzoic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingStyrax Benzoin Resin Extract
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Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Geraniol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Panthenol, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Sodium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate
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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.
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 GlycerinSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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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