What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Angustifolia Herb Oil
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Angustifolia Herb Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Extract
Skin ConditioningSpiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Decyl Glucoside, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salix Alba Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil
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 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
