What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenyl Triacetate
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningHarungana Madagascariensis Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Urea, Azelaic Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Zea Mays Starch, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Naringenin, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Gellan Gum
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Gellan Gum, Niacinamide, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSalicylic 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
