What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Colloidal Sulfur
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingLactobionic Acid
Buffering
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Piper Methysticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantQuaternium-73
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Colloidal Sulfur, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ectoin, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Lactobionic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, CI 19140, Quaternium-73, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Laurocapram
Skin ConditioningGalla Rhois Gallnut Extract
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate-13
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Camphor
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract
AntimicrobialPapain
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Albizia Julibrissin Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGastrodia Elata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Quaternium-73
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
Astringent
Sarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Laurocapram, Galla Rhois Gallnut Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Menthol, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Paeonol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Camphor, Sorbitan Isostearate, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Papain, Pentylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Flower Extract, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Quaternium-73, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Sarcosine, Madecassoside, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Asiaticoside, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin, Asiatic Acid, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Zinc PCA
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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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateHexylene Glycol is a multitasker ingredient that works as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, viscosity reducer, and preservative booster.
It is able to dissolve both water and oil-soluble ingredients to stabilize tricky actives and make products spread more easily.
As a humectant, it pulls water into the skin. But it's a pretty minor moisturizing ingredient compared to other humectants, like glycerin.
Interestingly, it can act as a mild penetration enhancer. One in vitro study on human skin found a 12% concentration upped the absorption of mometasone furoate (a medicinal ingredient used to treat inflammatory skin conditions) up to 7%.
This ingredient is typically used at levels of 0.1-10% depending on the role it's playing.
A patch test study on eczema patients didn't find a significant increase in irritation versus the control group, but the potential for irritation rises at higher concentrations.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWe don't have a description for Quaternium-73 yet.
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, it’s 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 AcidWater. 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
