What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantBentonite
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Lactate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Glyceryl Stearate Se, CI 77891, Sorbitol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mentha Piperita Oil, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
AbsorbentKaolin
AbrasivePropylene Glycol
HumectantMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
AbrasiveLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMontmorillonite
AbsorbentMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDiazolidinyl Urea
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativePropylparaben
PreservativeMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeParfum
MaskingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
MaskingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bentonite, Kaolin, Propylene Glycol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Sea Salt, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Montmorillonite, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, CI 42090
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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.
Bentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinMagnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateWater. 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 Water