What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzoyl Peroxide 10%, Water, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-40 Stearate, Propanediol, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-39
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Propanediol, Menthyl Lactate, Mandelic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycol Distearate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-39, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
