What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract 70%
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Methylpropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract 70%, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine Salicylate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Methylpropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Betaine Salicylate is considered a salicylic acid alternative.
Limited studies exist proving this ingredient to be a complete alternative to salicylic acid. Based on existing research, this ingredient does not penetrate as deeply and is not shown to be as effective.
However, this makes it a great choice for those with sensitive skin or need gentle BHA action.
This ingredient is created using betaine and salicylic acid.
This ingredient is oil-soluble and is most effective at a pH range of 3.8-4.2.
Learn more about Betaine SalicylateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
