What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Honey
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Salicylic Acid 2%, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Carnosine, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Honey, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether, Sodium Hydroxide
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract 62%
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 10%
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract 10%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malic Acid
Buffering
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract 62%, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 10%, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 10%, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salicylic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sorbitan Olivate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mandelic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Malic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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, itâs 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 AcidSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
