What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Tapioca Starch
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentSilica Silylate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Starch, Tapioca Starch, Oryza Sativa Starch, Silica Silylate, Kaolin, Water, Silica, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geranyl Acetate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, CI 77492
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tapioca Starch
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingGeranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Heliotropine
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Oil
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Zea Mays Starch, Kaolin, Tapioca Starch, Silica Silylate, Silica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Geranyl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Heliotropine, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Alcohol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeranyl Acetate is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinKaolin 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSilica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTapioca starch is a thickening agent and is made from the cassava root, also known as yucca.
According to a manufacturer, it is an excellent talc replacement.
It is gluten-free.
Learn more about Tapioca StarchWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays Starch
