What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveVerbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantTalc
AbrasivePhaseolus Angularis Seed
AbrasiveCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingHectorite
AbsorbentCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Myrrha Resin
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingStyrax Benzoin Gum
MaskingDipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingViola Odorata Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit
AbrasiveIllipe Butter
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Seed
AbrasiveTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel
MaskingCucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
AbrasiveStearic Acid
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Cinnamate
PerfumingCinnamal
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingParfum
MaskingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantValeriana Officinalis Root Extract, Kaolin, Verbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Talc, Phaseolus Angularis Seed, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hectorite, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel, Commiphora Myrrha Resin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Viola Odorata Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit, Illipe Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Citrus Limon Peel, Cucumis Sativus Juice, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Cinnamal, Coumarin, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, CI 17200, Blue 1 Lake
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hectorite yet.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneOenothera Biennis Seed is an exfoliant.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhaseolus Angularis Seed is an exfoliant.
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