What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Isethionate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Glucose
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-61 Dimer
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Lupeol
Skin ConditioningWater, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Arginine, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Isethionate, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Glucose, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Alanine, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Hexapeptide-61 Dimer, Oligopeptide-19, Lupeol
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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.
Salicylic 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.
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