This pore-care ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to refine the look of pores and balance excess oil.
This betaine salicylate gel cleanser is formulated around Betaine Salicylate to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventBis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
PEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Lysine
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Biotin, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Squalane, Soluble Collagen, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-51, Ceramide NP, Lactic Acid, Pvp, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, Lecithin, Lysine, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Silica, Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
TonicMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMonarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicLinalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine Salicylate, Saccharide Isomerate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Sodium Citrate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Linalool
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 GlycolChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 Gum
