What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
AbsorbentMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Moroccan Lava Clay, Volcanic Ash, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Charcoal Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Solum Diatomeae
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
PEG-75 Stearate
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentCnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Avena Strigosa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Solum Diatomeae, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Glycolic Acid, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Methylparaben, PEG-75 Stearate, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Dextrin, Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Maltodextrin, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Madecassoside, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Algae, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Asiaticoside
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
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 BentoniteButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract comes from Chinese licorice. This plant is native to Asia and used in Chinese traditional medicine. Chinese licorice root contains antioxidants and polysaccharides.
Antioxidants may help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Polysaccharides help moisturize the skin due to their ability to mimic our natural skin barrier.
Kaolin 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 KaolinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
