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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantKaolin
AbrasiveCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Hectorite
AbsorbentCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPhaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
AntioxidantUltramarines
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialPolyisobutene
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Hectorite, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Ultramarines, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyisobutene, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, CI 77491, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantVolcanic Soil
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
AbrasiveNiacinamide
SmoothingDiglycerin
HumectantArbutin
AntioxidantSodium Palmitate
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMineral Salts
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantJojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMenthyl Lactate
MaskingCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAroma
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Volcanic Soil, Mica, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Diglycerin, Arbutin, Sodium Palmitate, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Mineral Salts, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rhamnose, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 77491, CI 77492, Menthyl Lactate, CI 45380, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide
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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.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinKaolin 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 KaolinWater. 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