What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Sorbitol
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingMenthol
Masking
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water, Kaolin, Sorbitol, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Silica, CI 77891, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylamide, CI 77492, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Laureth-7, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Menthol, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Curcuma Longa Root Powder
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Niacinamide, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Oleyl Erucate, Hexylresorcinol, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Powder, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Lecithin, Glycine Soja Oil, Allantoin, Beta-Carotene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caramel, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Water. 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
