What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantBentonite
AbsorbentMontmorillonite
AbsorbentPEG-8
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPPG-33 Butyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialSalicylic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAzadirachta Indica Leaf Oil
MaskingCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
AntimicrobialEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStearyl Dimethicone
EmollientOctadecene
SolventSodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialTriethyl Citrate
MaskingDisodium 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
HumectantSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
AbrasivePropylene Glycol
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingParfum
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobionic Acid
BufferingMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Pulp Powder
AbrasivePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPerlite
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG-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
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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
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 an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
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. 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