What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract 11%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantKaolin
AbrasiveBentonite
AbsorbentDiglycerin
HumectantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantBetaine
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder 0.6%
Calamine
AbsorbentPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCocos Nucifera Shell Powder
AbrasiveEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract 0.1%
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Extract 0.1%
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Glucose
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAbies Sibirica Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingPhaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingHydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingCanadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningManicouagan Clay
AbsorbentIllite
AbrasiveChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingMontmorillonite
AbsorbentProtease
ExfoliatingWater, 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
Glycerin
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSucrose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningGloiopeltis Furcata Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingCordyceps Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPrunella Vulgaris Extract
AntioxidantFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
AbrasiveSea Water
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Diglycerin, Betaine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Gloiopeltis Furcata Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Yeast Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Dextrin, Water, Sea Salt, Sea Water, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineDiglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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