What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveBentonite
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCanadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingMontmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
AbrasiveGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbitan Palmitate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingSqualane
EmollientMenthoxypropanediol
MaskingIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientBetaine
HumectantPropanediol
SolventScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentMenthol
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientAlgae Extract
EmollientBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningOldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentLimonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHalimeda Opuntia Extract
EmollientDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantWater, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Montmorillonite, Illite, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Glycosyl Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Squalane, Menthoxypropanediol, Isoamyl Laurate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Betaine, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Menthol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Algae Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Halimeda Opuntia Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentWater 13%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventLauryl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSand
AbrasiveEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxycaprylic Acid
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPlumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantOcimum Basilicum Leaf Powder
TonicGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveOcimum Basilicum Extract
AntioxidantChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingSepia Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBarm Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingMontmorillonite, Water 13%, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Coco-Glucoside, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, CI 77288, Sand, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxycaprylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Withania Somnifera Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Plumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Powder, Gluconolactone, Oak Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Sepia Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Barm Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinMontmorillonite is a clay (aluminomagnesium silicate) with strong absorption properties. It has a similar pH to skin.
This clay is named after Montmorillon in France.
Learn about other types of clay, such as Kaolin, Bentonite, or Fuller's Earth.
Learn more about MontmorilloniteWater. 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