What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Beta Vulgaris Root Powder 1.5%
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPrunus Persica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Polyacrylate-13
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Palmitic Acid, Beta Vulgaris Root Powder 1.5%, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder, Bentonite, Arachidyl Glucoside, Prunus Persica Seed Powder, Polyacrylate-13, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Myristic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Panthenol, Sucrose, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Bentonite, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Cellulose Gum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Tocopherol, CI 77288
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 BentoniteDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 KaolinWater. 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
