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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningAluminum Sesquichlorohydrate
AstringentMaranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Tapioca Starch
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Isoamyl Laurate, Mandelic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tapioca Starch, Caffeine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate
AstringentPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Ozokerite, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Isopentyldiol, Lauryl Laurate, Mandelic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Silica, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Caffeine
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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.
We don't have a description for Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate yet.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineMandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).
Like other AHAs, it helps exfoliate the surface of the skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
Mandelic acid helps with:
Due to it having a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, mandelic acid is able to penetrate the skin more slowly and evenly. This makes it gentler and less irritating, making it a great option for sensitive or beginner skin.
Despite being milder, mandelic acid is still an effective exfoliant that improves skin texture and tone over time.
What makes mandelic acid stand out from other AHAs? It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
These traits make it a great option for acne-prone or problem skin by reducing active breakouts and fading post-acne marks. Studies show that mandelic acid (especially when combined with salicylic acid) can significantly reduce pimples and hyperpigmentation while causing fewer side effects than stronger acids.
Mandelic acid is effective in concentrations of 5% and up with an ideal pH range of 3-4 for at-home use.
Like other AHAs, itβs important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your newly exfoliated skin.
However, unlike glycolic acid, mandelic acid is light-sensitive. Be sure your mandelic acid is packaged in opaque containers to ensure it stays stable and effective.
In short, mandelic acid is a gentle yet powerful AHA that exfoliates, brightens, and helps clarify skin while keeping irritation low. Its antibacterial action makes it especially beneficial for those with acne-prone, sensitive, or uneven skin, offering smoother, clearer, and more even-toned results over time.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidWe don't have a description for Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Fatty alcohols are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent (ethanol) alcohols.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it.
Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol
