What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Vinegar
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLead Acetate
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Kaolin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C14-22 Alcohols, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Silica, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lead Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Milk Protein, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Kaolin 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 KaolinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidWater. 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!
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