What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLaurus Nobilis Leaf Water
HumectantGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Fruit Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Water, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Salicylic Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Citrus Medica Fruit Juice Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Gluconate, Copper Tripeptide-1
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 GlycerinSalicylic 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 AcidTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.
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!
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