What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Papain, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Allantoin, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Volcanic Sand
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Algin
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mannitol
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Kaolin, Bentonite, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrated Silica, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Volcanic Sand, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Squalane, Algin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Sorbitan Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
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 GlycerinMicrocrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
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!
Learn more about Water
