This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientSchizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialSilkworm Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingCaesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Eucommia Ulmoides Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Codium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Flower/Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ceramide NP, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Silkworm Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Soluble Collagen, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Eucommia Ulmoides Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Flower/Leaf/Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Acrylates Copolymer
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-90 Diisostearate
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingAdansonia Digitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, PEG-90 Diisostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trehalose, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Morus Alba Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, Glyoxal, Hamamelis Virginiana Water
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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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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