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
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauryl Betaine, Coconut Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
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
Butylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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
