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
Kaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-1 Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Mahonia Aquifolium Root Extract
AstringentPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Salicylate
Preservative
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Fructose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Inositol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bee Venom
Astringent
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Simethicone
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
Masking
CI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 80, Polysilicone-1 Crosspolymer, Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Titanium Dioxide, Oleth-10, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mahonia Aquifolium Root Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Sodium Salicylate, CI 77007, Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Glycine, Fructose, Lactic Acid, Urea, Inositol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bee Venom, Polysorbate 60, Simethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, CI 14720
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseKaolin 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 SilicatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Xanthan 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
