What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Potassium Persulfate
Ammonium Persulfate
Bleaching
Sodium Silicate
BufferingSodium Metasilicate
BufferingPetrolatum
Emollient
Sodium Persulfate
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearate
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tetrasodium EDTA
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-30
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Paraffinum Liquidum, Potassium Persulfate, Ammonium Persulfate, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Metasilicate, Petrolatum, Sodium Persulfate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Stearate, Kaolin, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Beeswax, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Bisabolol, Ceteareth-30, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Potassium Persulfate
Ammonium Persulfate
Bleaching
Sodium Metasilicate
BufferingSodium Stearate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Peroxide
AntimicrobialCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trideceth-2 Carboxamide Mea
SurfactantSodium Stannate
StabilisingPhosphoric Acid
BufferingPotassium Persulfate, Ammonium Persulfate, Sodium Metasilicate, Sodium Stearate, Silica, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Hydrated Silica, Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide Mea, Sodium Stannate, Phosphoric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ammonium Persulfate is a type of sulfate.
Potassium Persulfate is a type of sulfate.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant, cleansing agent, and foaming agent. You'll find it in a wide range of products from shampoos to face cleansers.
It:
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has assessed it in 1983, 2002, and 2005 and found it to be safe in formulations at low concentrations.
SLS is a well-documented skin irritant at higher concentrations or with prolonged exposure. It's actually the gold standard positive control used in dermatological patch testing, meaning doctors use it because they know it will cause a reaction in people.
In one large study of 43,000 patiences tested with 0.25% SLS, about 22% showed some level of reactivity. It increases transepidermal water loss that disrupts your outermost layer of skin.
Face cleansers often pair this ingredient with mild co-surfactants like Cocamidopropyl Betaine to buffer its harshness.
Just so you know, SLS does not trigger true allergic contact dermatitis. This just means it can irritate your skin but doesn't cause your immune system to develop a lasting allergy to it.
Despite internet rumors, SLS is not considered a carcinogen by any major regulatory body.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateWe don't have a description for Sodium Metasilicate yet.
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
Xanthan 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
