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IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Medicated Acne Lotion Versus Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion

IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Medicated Acne Lotion Versus Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion Detailed comparison of IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Medicated Acne Lotion versus Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion. This acne moisturizer is formulated around

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IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Medicated Acne Lotion Versus Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion Detailed comparison of IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Medicated Acne Lotion versus Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion. This acne moisturizer is formulated around Benzoyl Peroxide and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. This acne toner is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Nylon-12 to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Oligopeptide-10 Cetearyl Olivate Syringa Vulgaris Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Sorbitan Olivate Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Stearic Acid Sucrose Cocoate Tocopheryl Acetate Maltodextrin Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil Disodium EDTA Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Arnica Montana Flower Extract Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Boswellia Serrata Extract Honey Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Butylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl Glycol Hexylene Glycol Benzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oligopeptide-10, Cetearyl Olivate, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol Salicylic Acid 2% Alcohol Denat. Nylon-12 Hamamelis Virginiana Water Laminaria Saccharina Extract Caffeine Sucrose Glycerin Acetyl Glucosamine Sorbitol Sea Whip Extract CI 77120 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Silica Benzalkonium Chloride Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Alcohol Denat., Nylon-12, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Sucrose, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sorbitol, Sea Whip Extract, CI 77120, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. 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!