What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentPEG-8
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PPG-33 Butyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialSalicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil
Masking
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Octadecene
SolventSodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Montmorillonite, PEG-8, Polysorbate 20, PPG-33 Butyl Ether, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octenidine Hcl, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Menthol, Xanthan Gum, Stearyl Dimethicone, Octadecene, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Triethyl Citrate, Disodium EDTA, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Pulp Powder
Abrasive
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Perlite
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-45m
HumectantWater, Sorbitol, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lactobionic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Euterpe Oleracea Pulp Powder, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Perlite, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-45m
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
