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First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids Versus Noxzema Anti-Blemish Pads

First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids Versus Noxzema Anti-Blemish Pads This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin

By Peptide Skincare & Beauty Editorial TeamPublished

First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids Versus Noxzema Anti-Blemish Pads

This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

This acne treatment pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water

Lactic Acid

Glycolic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract

Glycerin

Polysorbate 20

Phenoxyethanol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Citric Acid

Chlorphenesin

Sodium Hydroxide

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide

Salicylic Acid 2%

Alcohol

PEG-4

PPG-11 Stearyl Ether

Parfum

Disodium EDTA

Beta-Caryophyllene

Camphor

Cinnamal

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Coumarin

Eucalyptus Globulus Oil

Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil

Eugenol

Eugenyl Acetate

Geraniol

Geranyl Acetate

Lavandula Oil/Extract

Limonene

Linalool

Linalyl Acetate

Menthol

Pinene

Terpineol

Salicylic Acid 2%, Alcohol, Water, PEG-4, PPG-11 Stearyl Ether, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Caryophyllene, Camphor, Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Coumarin, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Eugenol, Eugenyl Acetate, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Menthol, Pinene, Terpineol

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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.

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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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
  4. 04Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
  5. 05In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
  6. 06While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
  7. 07Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
  8. 08This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
  9. 09This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures…
  10. 10Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
  11. 11Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
  12. 12Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
  13. 13Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
  14. 14What it does:
  15. 15Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
  16. 16Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
  17. 17Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
  18. 18This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
  19. 19Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
  20. 20Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
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