What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantKaolin
AbrasivePropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Stearate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientGellan Gum
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSorbic Acid
PreservativeBenzoic Acid
MaskingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Kaolin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Gellan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Silybum Marianum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantKaolin
AbrasivePropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Stearate
CleansingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGellan Gum
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentVinegar
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingLens Culinaris Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Kaolin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Gellan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Vinegar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lens Culinaris Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, CI 77891, CI 77288
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Gellan Gum is a high-molecular weight heteropolysaccharide gum. It is created by the process of pure-culture fermentation with the bacterium Pseudomonas elodea.
Gellan Gum is used to stabilize products. This helps improve the texture, consistency, and shelf life.
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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilKaolin 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 KaolinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic Acid