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
Absorbent1,2-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
AntimicrobialAloe 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
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPEG-100 Stearate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSulfur, Water, Niacinamide, Zea Mays Starch, Glycolic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Allantoin, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyacrylamide, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateSulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively or at higher concentrations. We recommend speaking with a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
Learn more about SulfurWater. 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!
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