What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningClimbazole
Antimicrobial
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitol
Humectant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Disodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Climbazole, Piroctone Olamine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitol
Water
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-4
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-4, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Isostearic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Maltodextrin, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, Linalool, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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