Skinmade Salicylic Acid & Pad + Licorice Root Serum Versus Minimalist AHA BHA 10%
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skinmade Salicylic Acid & Pad + Licorice Root Serum 28 ingredients
Minimalist AHA BHA 10% 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Skinmade Salicylic Acid & Pad + Licorice Root Serum 28 ingredients
Minimalist AHA BHA 10% 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Phytic Acid
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Salicylic Acid, Phytic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Silybum Marianum Extract, Zinc PCA, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosphingosine
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pullulan
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lecithin
EmollientWater, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Pullulan, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sclerotium Gum, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lecithin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
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 a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateXanthan 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 GumEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Skinmade Salicylic Acid & Pad + Licorice Root Serum 28 ingredients
Minimalist AHA BHA 10% 20 ingredients
