What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Eugenol
Perfuming
Water, Polysorbate 20, Methylpropanediol, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lactic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Eugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingTea-Cocoyl Alaninate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Lactate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phytic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Tea-Cocoyl Alaninate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Lactate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycolic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Phytic Acid, Glycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
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 this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, itβs still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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!
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