This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol to calm redness and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-67
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-22
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
ChelatingSodium Isethionate
CleansingOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract
BufferingVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Kernel Extract
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Decyl Glucoside, C12-14 Alketh-12, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-67, Coconut Acid, Polyquaternium-22, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Isethionate, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Arginine, Citric Acid, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Hexapeptide-1, Parfum
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
