What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Propylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
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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.
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 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!
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