What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocoyl Argininamide
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialMalic Acid
BufferingSafflower Acid
CleansingSyringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMyristoyl Tetrapeptide-13
Skin ConditioningMyristoyl Hexapeptide-23
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
CleansingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocoyl Argininamide, Niacinamide, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Safflower Acid, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Myristoyl Hexapeptide-23, Lauric Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingGlycolic Acid
BufferingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingUrea
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPassiflora Edulis Seed Powder
AbrasivePassiflora Incarnata Seed Powder
AbrasiveHyaluronic Acid
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantLactic Acid
BufferingPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingColloidal Oatmeal
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientArctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycolic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Urea, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Powder, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Powder, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Lactic Acid, Punica Granatum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Colloidal Oatmeal, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
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!
Learn more about Water