What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Honey
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Bentonite, Pentylene Glycol, Kaolin, Moroccan Lava Clay, Propanediol, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Honey, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Sodium Gluconate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pullulan
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Moroccan Lava Clay, Propanediol, Squalane, Mandelic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Allantoin, Charcoal Powder, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Pullulan, Benzyl Alcohol, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Chloride
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 moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinGlycerin 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 GlycerinMandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).
Like other AHAs, it helps exfoliate the surface of the skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
Mandelic acid helps with:
Due to it having a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, mandelic acid is able to penetrate the skin more slowly and evenly. This makes it gentler and less irritating, making it a great option for sensitive or beginner skin.
Despite being milder, mandelic acid is still an effective exfoliant that improves skin texture and tone over time.
What makes mandelic acid stand out from other AHAs? It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
These traits make it a great option for acne-prone or problem skin by reducing active breakouts and fading post-acne marks. Studies show that mandelic acid (especially when combined with salicylic acid) can significantly reduce pimples and hyperpigmentation while causing fewer side effects than stronger acids.
Mandelic acid is effective in concentrations of 5% and up with an ideal pH range of 3-4 for at-home use.
Like other AHAs, it’s important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your newly exfoliated skin.
However, unlike glycolic acid, mandelic acid is light-sensitive. Be sure your mandelic acid is packaged in opaque containers to ensure it stays stable and effective.
In short, mandelic acid is a gentle yet powerful AHA that exfoliates, brightens, and helps clarify skin while keeping irritation low. Its antibacterial action makes it especially beneficial for those with acne-prone, sensitive, or uneven skin, offering smoother, clearer, and more even-toned results over time.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidThis ingredient is also known as rhassoul clay.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
