What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-20, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Hydroxide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 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.
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, it’s 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!
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