An acne treatment built around Tretinoin, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclomethicone, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate, Tretinoin
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
- Tretinoin
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Smoothing
Benzyl Alcohol (in both products)
Preservative
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
Antioxidant
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Benzyl Alcohol is an EU-declarable fragrance allergen.
Learn more about Benzyl Alcohol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Sorbic Acid
Fragrance, Preservative
Sorbic Acid is the organic acid that conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Sorbic Acid →
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