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This acne toner is formulated around Salix Alba Bark Water and Betaine Salicylate to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
This oil-based cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salix Alba Bark Water 85%
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine Salicylate 0.5%
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Water 85%, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine Salicylate 0.5%, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Panthenol, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Mentha Piperita Oil
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingInositol
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Inositol, Biotin, Beta-Carotene, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Limonene
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinLactobionic Acid is a PHA. PHAs are the gentle cousins to AHAS.
Like AHAs, they exfoliate the top layer of skin. Lactobionic acid also exhibits significant antioxidant activity.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. This means they do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
By removing dead skin cells, PHAs leave the skin brighter and with even-texture.
Learn more about Lactobionic AcidThis ingredient is also known as neem leaf extract. It contains natural compounds like nimbidin, quercetin, and other polyphenols that give it antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activity.
Lab studies have shown neem leaf extract can inhibit acne-related bacteria and help calm skin. Animal studies on wound gels using 1-3% neem leaf extract found it sped up healing without causing irritation.
A wound-healing study testing gels with the extract at 1%, 2%, and 3% concentrations and found none of them irritated the skin.
Most commercial products also use it in a similar low range (typically under 5%).
Allergy-wise, there are some case reports on neem oil causing allergic contact dermatitis so people with plant/botanical sensitivities may want to patch test first.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
