What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Maltitol
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingCarrageenan
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Squalane
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilk
Ethyl Glucoside
HumectantProtease
Exfoliating
Lipase
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Talc, Maltitol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Laurate, Carrageenan, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Squalane, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, BHT, Dipropylene Glycol, Silk, Ethyl Glucoside, Protease, Lipase, Sodium Benzoate
Talc
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Carrageenan
Methicone
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilk
Ethyl Glucoside
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingProtease
Exfoliating
Lipase
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Talc, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Laurate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Carrageenan, Methicone, Isostearyl Alcohol, BHT, Moroccan Lava Clay, Dipropylene Glycol, Silk, Ethyl Glucoside, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hydroxide, Protease, Lipase, Methylparaben, Iron Oxides
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCarrageenan comes from red seaweed or algae. It is made up of polysaccharides and a highly flexible compound. Red algae cell walls are rich in carrageenan.
In cosmetics, it helps to thicken the texture. Studies show carrageenan extracted from red algae possess antioxidant properties. Components found in carrageenan include: lipids, fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, and several amino acids.
Learn more about different types of algae.
Carrageenan is also commonly used in medicine and food. It is a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin.
Learn more about CarrageenanDipropylene 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Ethyl Glucoside yet.
We don't have a description for Lipase yet.
We don't have a description for Potassium Laurate yet.
Protease is an enzyme that works as a gentle exfoliant by mimicking something your skin already does naturally.
Your skin uses proteolytic enzymes to carry out desquamation; this is the process of shedding dead skin cells from the stratum corneum.
In skincare, proteases act as biological catalysts that mimic this natural desquamation process. You can think of it as giving your skin's own renewal system a nudge.
By breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, proteases help accelerate cell turnover to:
One reason they're becoming a popular AHA alternative is because proteases are considered effective while also being well-tolerated on skin. Because they work at a protein level rather than by lowering the skin pH, they can be a good option for those sensitive to AHAs.
Available in vitro and in vivo studies show positive exfoliant results but clinical (human) trials specifically on enzymatic exfoliation are still limited at this time.
Just one thing worth noting: temperature, pH, and stabilization are important factors that affect enzyme activity. The formulation quality definitely matters with this ingredient.
This ingredient can be either microbial sourced or plant-derived (papain from papaya, bromelain from pineapple).
Learn more about ProteaseWe don't have a description for Silk yet.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant that helps water and oil mix so that dirt, sweat, sebum, and sunscreen can rinse away easily. It's not technically a sulfate, but behaves similarly in formulas.
What it does:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong cleansing surfactant and is much stronger than many mild cleansers. Because it works deeply, it can disrupt the skin's barrier. This can lead to dryness or irritation for those with sensitive skin.
Compared to gentler surfactants, it's effective but more likely to dry or irritate if not balanced with soothing ingredients.
CIR considers sodium α-olefin sulfonates (including C14-16) to be safe for use in rinse-off products when properly formulated. It is poorly absorbed through normal skin but absorption increases if the skin barrier is already damaged.
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.
It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.
We don't have a description for Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate yet.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about Talc
