Soul Apothecary Revive (Azelaic Acid + Centella Asiatica + Sallicylic Acid + Peptides) Versus Soul Apothecary Salicylic Acid Cleanser

Soul Apothecary Revive (Azelaic Acid + Centella Asiatica + Sallicylic Acid + Peptides) Versus Soul Apothecary Salicylic Acid Cleanser

This calming serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and clear breakouts.

This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Propanediol

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Matrine

Triethanolamine

Allantoin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Salicylic Acid

Oligopeptide-1

Xanthan Gum

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Matrine, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Oligopeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

C12-14 Pareth-12

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ethylhexylglycerin

Citric Acid

Zinc PCA

Trehalose

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Sodium PCA

Niacinamide

Sorbitol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Pentylene Glycol

Saccharide Isomerate

Disodium EDTA

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, Trehalose, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Disodium EDTA

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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.

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.

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.

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, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.

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