What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Laurocapram
Skin ConditioningGalla Rhois Gallnut Extract
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate-13
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Camphor
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract
AntimicrobialPapain
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Albizia Julibrissin Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGastrodia Elata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Quaternium-73
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
Astringent
Sarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Laurocapram, Galla Rhois Gallnut Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Menthol, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Paeonol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Camphor, Sorbitan Isostearate, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Papain, Pentylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Flower Extract, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Quaternium-73, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Sarcosine, Madecassoside, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Asiaticoside, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin, Asiatic Acid, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Zinc PCA
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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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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