What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
4-Terpineol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, 4-Terpineol, Xanthan Gum, Methylpropanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Aminomethyl Propanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Xylitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Amylopectin
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentXylityl Phosphate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Xylitol, Lecithin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Amylopectin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactobacillus, Dextrin, Xylityl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSalicylic 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
