What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTipa-Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Paraffin
Perfuming
Pumice
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMannitol
Humectant
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Laurate
CleansingCellulose
Absorbent
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHierochloe Odorata Extract
MaskingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Tipa-Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Parfum, Propanediol, Paraffin, Pumice, CI 77891, Mannitol, Synthetic Wax, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laurate, Cellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Hierochloe Odorata Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, CI 77007, Sodium Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bentonite, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Kaolin, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Menthol, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil.
As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateWater. 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 WaterZinc gluconate has antibacterial and wound healing properties. It is particularly effective against fighting inflammatory acne.
This ingredient is the zinc salt of the PHA gluconic acid. PHAs are gentle cousins to AHAs.
