What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
BufferingDiethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
AstringentEchinacea Angustifolia Extract
MoisturisingDimethicone
EmollientArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantBenzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Propanediol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Dimethicone, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Oleanolic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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Benzoyl Peroxide is famous for fighting acne. This is because it does a variety of tasks on the skin: it helps reduce excess oil, kill bacteria, and clear out dead skin cells. In other words, it is effective at unclogging pores.
These properties make it great at fighting different types of acne, including cystic and inflammatory types of acne.
When targeting the bacteria in your pores, Benzoyl Peroxide has been shown to kill the bacteria without causing sensitivity. It also helps keep your skin's natural bacteria and biome balanced. Having a healthy biome protects your skin from external harmful factors.
Once Benzoyl Peroxide is absorbed into the skin, our bodies turn it into benzoic acid and quickly exits in urine.
When using Benzoyl Peroxide, it may be irritating for some people due to a variety of reasons, such as a broken skin barrier or just an allergic reaction. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Benzoyl PeroxideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Water. 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 Water