This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Niacinamide and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water to refine skin texture and clear breakouts.
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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCocamide Methyl Mea
Foam Boosting
Parfum
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate
CleansingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Laureth-9, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Ascorbic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSwiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructan, Allantoin, Adenosine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Xylitol, Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Mentha Piperita Oil
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
