What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Camphor
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana, Ext., Oxidized, Acetylated
Perfuming
Malic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Illite
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
CleansingEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Bentonite, Kaolin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camphor, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Juniperus Virginiana, Ext., Oxidized, Acetylated, Malic Acid, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Bakuchiol, Illite, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceteareth-20, Ethyl Linoleate, Titanium Dioxide
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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.
Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.
This ingredient is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.
Camphor also possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.
One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.
It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.
In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.
Learn more about CamphorGlycerin (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!
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