This acne treatment is formulated around Colloidal Sulfur and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and fade the look of dark spots.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningColloidal Sulfur
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Magnesium Silicate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids
Silver Citrate
AntimicrobialMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Water, Colloidal Sulfur, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycolic Acid, Sodium PCA, Alpha-Arbutin, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Lactic Acid, Bakuchiol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids, Silver Citrate, Maltodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzalkonium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseWater. 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!
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