Skinfood Acorn Pore Peptide Pad Versus Skinfood Pantothenic Water Parsley Clear Pad

Skinfood Acorn Pore Peptide Pad Versus Skinfood Pantothenic Water Parsley Clear Pad

This pore-care toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Niacinamide and Gluconolactone to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.

This acne toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Panthenol and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and calm redness.

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Key Ingredients

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Water

Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract 10%

Propanediol

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Alcohol

Gluconolactone

Sodium Citrate

Tromethamine

Hydroxyacetophenone

PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24

1,2-Hexanediol

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Allantoin

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Adenosine

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Citric Acid

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract

Sodium Phytate

Dextrin

Beta-Glucan

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

Caprylyl Glycol

Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Oleanolic Acid

Water, Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract 10%, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Allantoin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Beta-Glucan, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Oleanolic Acid

Oenanthe Javanica Extract

Dipropylene Glycol

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Panthenol

Betaine

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Triethylhexanoin

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Centella Asiatica Extract

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Extract

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Phospholipids

Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Pantothenic Acid

Salvianolic Acid B

Water, Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Citrate, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pantothenic Acid, Salvianolic Acid B

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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.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.

Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.

It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.

Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.

This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.

Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.

Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.

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.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange and is primarily used as a fragrance. It has a "fresh" and "bright orange" scent.

The main aroma compounds found in this ingredient are limonene (~27-52%), linalool (~2-22%), and linalyl acetate (~27-40%). These are known EU fragrance allergens.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to the furanocoumarin content. Furanocoumarins absorb UV-A and cause phytophotodermatitis; this can look like redness, blistering, and lasting brown pigmentation on sun-exposed skin.

Due to this, this ingredient is capped at 0.4% in leave-on products applied to sun exposed skin.

Many modern formulas used a "furanocoumarin-free" version that sidesteps the phototoxicity issue, but still contains the fragrance allergens.

This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.

Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.

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.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.

It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.

The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.

The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.

Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.

One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).

This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.

On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.

We don't have a description for PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 yet.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.

The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).

Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.

Water. 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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