This oil-control exfoliator is formulated around Perlite to balance excess oil.
This exfoliator is formulated around Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to fade dark spots.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Perlite
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingHordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Seed Extract
BufferingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Eruca Sativa Leaf
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Coffea Arabica Seed Powder, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Perlite, Xanthan Gum, Pyrus Malus Juice, Prunus Persica Juice, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Eruca Sativa Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Bioflavonoids, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Propanediol, Betaine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 16035, CI 42090
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Trehalose
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Propanediol, Bioflavonoids, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Trehalose, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is a botanical extract pulled from the leaves of aloe vera and one of the most studied plant ingredients in cosmetics.
The inner leaf gel it comes from is mostly water (~99-99.5%) and the remaining fraction is made up of pretty good stuff: polysaccharides, vitamins, phenolics, and enzymes.
Its headline job is hydration.
The star polysaccharide in aloe, acemannan, is a humectant that retains moisture and helps reduce trans-epidermal water loss.
Aloe also has real soothing credentials; it contains anti-inflammatory compounds like bradykinase and C-glucosyl chromone that help calm irritation and redness.
On the repair side, lab work shows that acemannan wakes up your skin's repair cells (fibroblasts), prompting them to multiply and speed up healing.
There's some human data for cosmetic benefit too: a cream containing 10% Aloe Barbadensis leaf extract improved skin hydration and elasticity in a real-use study.
Safety-wise, this ingredient is well-regarded with just one rare downside; there have been some case reports of acute eczema, contact urticaria, and dermatitis in people who applied aloe-derived ingredients topically. Those with a known aloe or Liliaceae sensitivity should patch test.
Typical use levels range widely, from under 1% up to 90%+ depending on the format and the effect you are after.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBioflavonoids are secondary metabolites found in plants. They contain antioxidants.
Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Foods containing high amounts of bioflavonoids include celery, peppers, berries, grapes, citrus fruits, cocoa, and more.
Learn more about BioflavonoidsYou might know Brassica Oleracea Italica as Broccoli. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants.
Broccoli extract is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping to stabilize them, antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin C are three types of antioxidants found in broccoli.
Broccoli is also rich in fatty acids such as oleic and linoleic acids.
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract can be extracted from any part of the broccoli plant.
Learn more about Brassica Oleracea Italica ExtractCitric 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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
