This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Gluconolactone and Lactic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
This acne toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Panthenol, Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Glycerin, Caffeine, Betaine, Allantoin, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-14 Alketh-12
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Vinyldimethicone
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Protease
Exfoliating
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingCoriandrum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglycerin-3, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Vinyldimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Protease, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Extract, Tocopherol
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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