Garnier Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash Versus Acne-Aid Foaming Face Wash Oil Control
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Perlite
Absorbent
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Pumice
Abrasive
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Zea Mays Starch, CI 77891, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Perlite, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, CI 42090, CI 77007, Linalool, Zinc Gluconate, Trideceth-6, Parfum, Pumice, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Maltodextrin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Algin
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Benzophenone-4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, itβs still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Water. 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
