What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantBentonite
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCanola Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water
MaskingTetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cellulose
Absorbent
Glucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77004, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Zinc PCA, Montmorillonite, Illite, Beta-Carotene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract 11%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Diglycerin
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder 0.6%
Calamine
AbsorbentPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract 0.1%
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Extract 0.1%
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Glucose
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAbies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningManicouagan Clay
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentProtease
Exfoliating
Water, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract 11%, Glycerin, Kaolin, Bentonite, Diglycerin, Zea Mays Starch, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder 0.6%, Calamine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract 0.1%, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract 0.1%, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Polyisobutene, Glucose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Manicouagan Clay, Illite, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Montmorillonite, Protease
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBentonite 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Canadian Colloidal Clay yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlucose is a simple sugar (a monosaccharide). In skincare, it is mostly a humectant and skin conditioning agent.
Mechanistically, it has multiple hydroxyl groups that hydrogen-bond to water. This pulls moisture into the upper layers of skin to keep the surface soft and hydrated.
It's worth knowing sugars are already a natural component of the skin's NMF (natural moisturizing factor) so it's a molecule that your stratum corneum is well-acquainted with.
Just so you know, glucose is hydrophilic (water-loving) and the stratum corneum is a strong barrier to hydrophilic compounds. This just means penetration is slow and most of the action is happening on the surface.
Gram-to-gram, glucose is not as efficient as a humectant as glycerin. This is why you'll likely see glycose paired with stronger humectants for a bigger hydration payoff.
In skincare, glucose is typically derived from corn or other starch sources.
Learn more about GlucoseIllite is an exfoliant.
Montmorillonite 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
