What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
BHA
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Totarol
Antioxidant
Quaternium-73
Ethoxydiglycol, Azelaic Acid, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Water, Propanediol, BHA, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Menthol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Citric Acid, Totarol, Quaternium-73
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.
What makes it special?
OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription.
Here's what each tier does best:
Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive.
Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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