What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantRubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEgg Shell Powder
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Manicouagan Clay
AbsorbentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Illite
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Egg Shell Powder, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Manicouagan Clay, Beta-Glucan, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Illite, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Montmorillonite, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Kaolin
Abrasive
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOryza Sativa Powder
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sea Silt
Skin ConditioningCanadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningManicouagan Clay
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Illite
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Simethicone
Emollient
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientWater, Stearic Acid, Kaolin, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77891, Synthetic Beeswax, Allantoin, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Diisostearyl Malate, Oryza Sativa Powder, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Bentonite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Sea Silt, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Manicouagan Clay, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Illite, Glucose, Simethicone, Bromelain, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Glycosphingolipids
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 AllantoinBentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteButylene 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Canadian Colloidal Clay yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinIllite is an exfoliant.
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 KaolinWe don't have a description for Manicouagan Clay yet.
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!
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