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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTribehenin PEG-20 Esters
EmollientPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lecithin
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Boswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Niacin
Smoothing
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acrylamide
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Cholate
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Titanium Dioxide, Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Silybum Marianum Extract, Azelaic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Tranexamic Acid, Niacin, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Panthenol, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinal, Phytosphingosine Hcl, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Mica, Triethanolamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylamide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cholate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Laureth-7, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Pantolactone, Hydrochloric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.
Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.
What makes azelaic special?
The best thing about azelaic acid is it's gentleness. It's generally well-tolerated and safe to use alongside other actives like niacinamide or salicylic acid.
Unlike AHAs, azelaic acid will not make you photosensitive/sun sensitive.
You can find this ingredient naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. In cosmetics, azelaic acid is typically lab-made, which is more stable and effective.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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