Nacomi Next Level Salicylic Acid Body Cream Versus The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick
Updated on April 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Nacomi Next Level Salicylic Acid Body Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick 16 ingredients
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Nacomi Next Level Salicylic Acid Body Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantAmylopectin
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearic Acid, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Glycolic Acid, Ozokerite, Cetearyl Alcohol, Water, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
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 a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateIngredient Ratings
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