What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Masking
Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSqualene
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 40, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Biotin, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, CI 77220, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sucrose, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Linoleic Acid, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Squalene, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Tocotrienols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ceteareth-20, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSalicylic 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!
Learn more about Water
