What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSulfur
AntiseborrhoeicCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientKaolin
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualene
EmollientSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingCeteareth-20
CleansingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantPhosphoric Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Sulfur, Cetearyl Alcohol, Kaolin, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalene, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-40 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Propylene Carbonate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Phosphoric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Sulfur 3%
AntiseborrhoeicWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBentonite
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
SolventSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSea Water
HumectantSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentBetula Alba Bark Extract
MaskingScrophularia Nodosa Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingQuartz
AbrasiveChlorophyllin-Copper Complex
AntioxidantSodium Cocoate
CleansingCoconut Acid
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSulfur 3%, Water, Glycerin, Bentonite, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sea Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Scrophularia Nodosa Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Quartz, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Sodium Cocoate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, CI 77891
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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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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.
Learn more about PropanediolSulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively or at higher concentrations. We recommend speaking with a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
Learn more about SulfurWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water