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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentJojoba Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Butylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Phospholipids, Disodium EDTA
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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 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, 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 Acid
