What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Calcium Chloride
AstringentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHoney
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCeteth-25
CleansingOleth-10
EmulsifyingCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium Chloride, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Honey, Coconut Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Charcoal Powder, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Ceteth-25, Oleth-10, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
Agaricus Bisporus Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
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 GlycolCharcoal powder comes from grounded charcoal. Charcoal can originate from peat, bamboo, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum.
This ingredient has absorbent properties, making it great at absorbing oil.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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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