What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 1%
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAllyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSucrose
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid 1%, Kaolin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Sucrose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Extract
AstringentRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAverrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
PEG-75 Stearate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl Oleate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Alginate
MaskingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPolyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Gluconic Acid
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
3-Hexenol
Masking
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Betaine, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethyl Citrate, PEG-75 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, C12-13 Pareth-3, Caprylyl Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Alginate, Jojoba Esters, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Phytosterols, Sodium Benzoate, Xylitol, 3-Hexenol, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
