This acne treatment is formulated around Benzoyl Peroxide and Bentonite to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.
This acne treatment is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Sulfur to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
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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.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateWater. 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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