What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingCellulose
AbsorbentZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentLauric Acid
Cleansing
Carrageenan
Sodium Malate
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
BHT
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilk
Ethyl Glucoside
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningProtease
Exfoliating
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lipase
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42053
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Cellulose, Zea Mays Starch, Lauric Acid, Carrageenan, Sodium Malate, Alcohol, Vp/Va Copolymer, BHT, Dipropylene Glycol, Silk, Ethyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Protease, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lipase, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, CI 19140, CI 42053
Carrageenan
Silk
Methicone
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingTea-Lauroyl Glutamate
CleansingLipase
Skin ConditioningTalc
Abrasive
Protease
Exfoliating
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Tar Oil
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Myristyl Lauroyl Glutamate
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Laurate
CleansingEthyl Glucoside
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Oxide
BufferingBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCarrageenan, Silk, Methicone, Isostearyl Alcohol, BHT, Lactic Acid, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Tea-Lauroyl Glutamate, Lipase, Talc, Protease, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Tar Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Water, Potassium Laurate, Glyceryl Myristyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactobacillus, Polyquaternium-51, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Methylparaben, Sodium Laurate, Ethyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lauryl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Oxide, Brassica Campestris Extract, Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate
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 BHTButylene 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 GlycolCarrageenan 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.
These enzymes break down protein into smaller peptides and amino acids. They also encourage the formation of new protein.
Our skin uses peptides, amino acids, and protein for maintaining healthy skin cells.
Protease work by breaking peptide bonds in protein with hydrolysis. This is the process of breaking bonds using water.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found a blend of 3-protease decreases skin inflammation by mitigating the effects of other proteins.
One manufacturer that uses subtilisin, a protease from Bacillus subtilis, claims this ingredient is exfoliating, promotes cell regeneration, and is a good substitute for AHAs. Further research is needed to back up these claims.
Fun fact: The human body contains ~641 protease genes.
Learn more about ProteaseWe don't have a description for Silk yet.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Sodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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 TalcWater. 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
