What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBarosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
ChelatingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Menthol
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Illite
Abrasive
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Stearate, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Menthol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Jojoba Esters, Montmorillonite, Citric Acid, Illite, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Tocopherol, CI 77288, CI 77510
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin 18%
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Cetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Extract 0.05%
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
ChelatingBentonite
Absorbent
Illite
Abrasive
Mineral Salts
Skin ConditioningMontmorillonite
AbsorbentCalamine
AbsorbentWater, Kaolin 18%, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, CI 77891, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, CI 77491, Centella Asiatica Extract 0.05%, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Bentonite, Illite, Mineral Salts, Montmorillonite, Calamine
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinIllite is an exfoliant.
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 KaolinMontmorillonite 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 Water
