What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Brassicyl Valinate Esylate
EmollientCarrageenan
Arginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Lactate
Masking
Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Charcoal Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Biotin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Carrageenan, Arginine, Panthenol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Menthyl Lactate, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Sea Salt, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sucrose, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Jojoba Esters, Charcoal Powder, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Iron Oxides, Citric Acid, Parfum
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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.
Charcoal powder comes from grounded charcoal. Charcoal can originate from peat, bamboo, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum.
This ingredient has absorbent properties, making it great at absorbing oil.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilThis essential oil is steam-distilled from peppermint leaves, also known as peppermint oil. It's mainly used for scent in skincare but also provides that signature "cooling" sensation.
Peppermint oil is a "feels amazing" ingredient until it doesn't.
At higher doses or for those with sensitive skin, methol-type cooling can quickly turn into burning/irritation. It can also trigger irritant dermatitis or even allergic contact dermatitis. In a large patch-test dataset, peppermint oil had a low but positive rate for this.
In cosmetics, Cosmetic Safety Reviews (CIR) concludes that peppermint oil is safe to use when formulated to be non-sensitizing with some restrictions; for instance, pulegone, a naturally occurring component of peppermint oil, should not exceed 1%.
Since peppermint oil contains fragrance allergens such as limonene, linalool, and menthol, it can be sensitizing for those with rosacea, eczema, a broken skin barrier, or just sensitive skin in general.
In Japan, this ingredient is known as Hakka Yu.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate
