What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium Azelate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Shikimic Acid
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocophersolan
Antioxidant
1,2-Heptanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMannitol
Humectant
Ethylcellulose
Hectorite
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPoloxamer 235
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
BHA
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium Azelate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Alcohol Denat., Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Shikimic Acid, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Bioflavonoids, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Cholesterol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Retinol, Tocophersolan, 1,2-Heptanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Mannitol, Ethylcellulose, Hectorite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Poloxamer 338, Poloxamer 235, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, BHA, BHT, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningMannose
HumectantPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
Preservative
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Oryza Sativa Starch, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Oleate, Zinc PCA, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristyl Myristate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Mannose, Poloxamer 338, Propanediol, Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Parfum
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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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Poloxamer 338 yet.
Propanediol 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
