What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Kaolin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Tocopherol, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Pumice
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentLavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Astringent
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Silica, Pumice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Montmorillonite, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Hedera Helix Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Pvp, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Cinnamal, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 KaolinLavandula Hybrida Oil is an oil.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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
