This glycolic acid cream cleanser is formulated around Glycolic Acid to exfoliate and smooth skin.
This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa Powder
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Oryza Sativa Powder, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Benzoic Acid
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Phenylalanine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOligopeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-177
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Squalane, C10-18 Triglycerides, Phytosterols, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Water, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Phenylalanine, Glycine, Lysine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Oligopeptide-4, Oligopeptide-177
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateSodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
