What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Betaine
CleansingDistearyldimonium Chloride
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Steareth-21
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Mek
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
BHT
Antioxidant
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Cistus Monspeliensis Extract
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid 2%, Water, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Betaine, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Steareth-21, Sodium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Mek, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, BHT, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Cistus Monspeliensis Extract, Mica, CI 77510, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1 Lake
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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 Water
