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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantRice Bran Acid
CleansingDiglycerin
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingAvena Sativa Kernel Flour 0.5%
Abrasive
Hordeum Vulgare Powder
Abrasive
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Powder
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase 0.2%
Antioxidant
Papain 0.11%
Skin Conditioning
Bromelain 0.09%
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Starch, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Rice Bran Acid, Diglycerin, Coconut Acid, Maltodextrin, Betaine, Cellulose Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Isethionate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour 0.5%, Hordeum Vulgare Powder, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Superoxide Dismutase 0.2%, Papain 0.11%, Bromelain 0.09%, Water, Sodium Metabisulfite
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Palmitate
CleansingBromelain
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Powder
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Sodium Isethionate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Palmitate, Bromelain, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Maltodextrin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Allantoin, Papain, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Sodium Metabisulfite, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineBromelain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple stem. It gently exfoliates by by dissolving the "glue" holding dead skin cells to your skin's surface.
By faciliating the removal of dead skin cells from the outermost layer of skin, it helps with enhancing skin firmness, hydration, and texture.
Besides exfoliation, it also has anti-inflammatory properties by blocking the inflammation signaling pathways.
It is considered gentler than traditional AHAs or physical scrubs and is a great option for sensitive skin. At this time, most of the clinical trial data on enzyme exfoliants is still limited and further in vivo research is needed.
Typical concentrations for this ingredient range between 0.1-5%.
Bromelain's use in cosmetic formulations has been limited by its sensitivity to pH and temperature (it maintains best stability at pH 5.0). This means how effective is it in a finished product can vary depending on how well the formula is designed.
Learn more about BromelainMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPapain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from unripe papaya fruit. It is a gentle exfoliator that helps remove the dead skin cells from your outermost layer of skin.
Basically, papain works by dissolving the "glue" holding dead skin cells to your skin's surface. This also promotes cell turnover and smooths texture.
Unlike other exfoliants, papain can work without causing significant irritation.
Beyond exfoliation, its proteolytic action also helps soothe irritated skin and supports the healing of minor wounds.
A 2024 in vivo/in vitro study confirmed its potential to suppress skin inflammation and improve transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in atopic dermatitis models.
Just one thing worth noting: there are reports of allergic responses in individuals with a papaya or latex sensitivity. Be sure to patch test if you're in this camp.
Learn more about PapainSodium 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 IsethionateWe don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate yet.
Sodium metabisulfite is also known as Sodium Pyrosulfite. It is a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant.
As a preservative, it helps stabilize cosmetic formulas without affecting their color or scent.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays StarchWe don't have a description for Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder yet.
