This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
This salicylic acid foaming cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-67
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
Absorbent3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Niacinamide, Glucomannan, Polyquaternium-67, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coconut Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Cetearyl Olivate
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder
Abrasive
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-7
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dextrin
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOleic Acid
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cetearyl Olivate, Decyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium PCA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder, Palmitic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Oleic Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Succinic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
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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.
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 GlycolDextrin is a starch-derived polysaccharide. It's made by partially breaking down corn, potato, or other plant starches.
Think of it as "half-processed" starch; it's less complex than the original but not fully broken down into sugar like maltodextrin.
In cosmetics, it mainly functions as a bulking agent, viscosity controller, binder, and absorbent. It helps thicken products, stabilize powders, and get certain textures a less "wet" feel.
This ingredient has a pretty solid safety profile; it's recognized as a safe food additive and its large molecular size means it doesn't meaningfully penetrate skin.
Human repeat insult patch tests using a rinse-off facial product containing 42.69% dextrin found no skin irritation or sensitization in 54 subjects.
Typical real-world usage is much lower: usually under 1% as a texture modifier and up to 40% in masks (rinse off products use less).
Learn more about DextrinThis ingredient comes from the evergreen flowering plant, gardenia. It has skin conditioning properties.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinSalicylic 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, it’s 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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