What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
Masking
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Genipa Americana Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propanediol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sulfur, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Silica, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Genipa Americana Extract, Arginine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Citric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77891
Salicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentMenthol
Masking
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventCamphor
Masking
Farnesyl Acetate
Perfuming
Panthenyl Triacetate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Sarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Capryloyl Glycine
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polysorbate 60, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bisabolol, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Menthol, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Camphor, Farnesyl Acetate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Sarcosine, Niacinamide, Yeast Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Zinc Gluconate, Caffeine, Biotin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Glycine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tropolone, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, CI 77891, Zinc Oxide
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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.
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 preservatives
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 BentoniteCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Kaolin 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
