What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Biotin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine
Salicylic Acid 0.75%
Masking
Vitis Vinifera
MaskingPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Olibanum
MaskingSalicylic Acid 0.75%, Vitis Vinifera, Pyrus Malus Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Limon Juice, Glycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Algin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Allantoin, Decyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ubiquinone, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Olibanum
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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.
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 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 PanthenolSalicylic 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 Acid
