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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Bicarbonate
AbrasiveSorbitol
HumectantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMagnesium Oxide
AbsorbentCitric Acid
BufferingTapioca Starch
Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Extract
AstringentSilica
AbrasiveCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientInulin
Skin ConditioningCassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveLauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Papain
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientAvena Sativa Bran Extract
AbrasiveGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion StabilisingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
AstringentSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
AbrasiveJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantCastoryl Maleate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Palmitate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sorbitol, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Oryza Sativa Starch, Magnesium Oxide, Citric Acid, Tapioca Starch, Avena Sativa Kernel Protein, Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract, Silica, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Inulin, Cassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Kaolin, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Papain, Hyaluronic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Sea Salt, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Tocopherol, Castoryl Maleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Diglycerin, Maltodextrin, Lauroyl Lysine, Arginine, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Beta-Carotene, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Dextrin, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Citrate, Water, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Limonene, Linalool
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningAspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientZea Mays Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Papain, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Allantoin, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCaprylyl 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 GlycolDiglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinMicrocrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
Papain is an enzyme found naturally in the papaya plant's leaves, fruit, and roots. It has antimicrobial, soothing, and wound healing properties.
Glycine and Vitamin A are naturally found in papain.
While papain is often touted as skin-lightening, further studies are needed to prove this. However, papain has been shown to help soothe acne-inflammation.
Papain belongs to a class of enzymes called proteolytic enzymes. These enzymes break down peptides and amino acids.
Some studies found papain to be a potential skin sensitizer and allergen. Those with latex allergies might also be allergic to papaya.
Learn more about PapainSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.
It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract comes from grapes.
Grape extract has many skin benefits. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Antioxidants help protect skin. Proanthocyanidin have also been shown to help even out skin tone.
Grape extract also helps soothe and hydrate your skin.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays Starch