What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Disodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Glycol Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingZea Mays Kernel Meal
Abrasive
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Acetate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
PPG-2 Methyl Ether
Perfuming
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid 2%, Water, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Glycol Stearate Se, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Zea Mays Kernel Meal, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Cetyl Acetate, Ceteareth-20, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Parfum, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Phenethyl Alcohol, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 77891
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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.
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. Stay hydrated!
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