What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentMenthol
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Algae Extract
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentLimonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Halimeda Opuntia Extract
EmollientDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Water, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
Hectorite
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Limus
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
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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.
Bentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium 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 EDTAKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinPentylene 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 GlycolWater. 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
