What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-67
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Powder
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder
MaskingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Totarol
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauryl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-67, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caramel, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Dextrin, Ceramide NP, Sucrose, Totarol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycolic Acid, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract 11%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Diglycerin
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder 0.6%
Calamine
AbsorbentPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract 0.1%
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Extract 0.1%
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Glucose
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAbies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningManicouagan Clay
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentProtease
Exfoliating
Water, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract 11%, Glycerin, Kaolin, Bentonite, Diglycerin, Zea Mays Starch, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder 0.6%, Calamine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract 0.1%, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract 0.1%, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Polyisobutene, Glucose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Manicouagan Clay, Illite, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Montmorillonite, Protease
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
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDipropylene 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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder comes from the Mung Bean.
Mung beans contain carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. They also contain flavonoids and polyphenols (such as caffeic acid) that give them antioxidant properties.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
