What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Diglycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningQuercus Acutissima Fruit Powder
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantIllite
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingViscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Zea Mays Starch, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Quercus Acutissima Fruit Powder, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Illite, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Montmorillonite, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Viscum Album Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Calamine
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Bentonite
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Illite
Abrasive
Rosa Damascena Flower Water Extract
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Piperonyl Glucoside
Skin ProtectingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningMontmorillonite
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Polyacrylamide
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Octanediol
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chromium Oxide Greens
Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Calamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Bentonite, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Illite, Rosa Damascena Flower Water Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Piperonyl Glucoside, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Phragmites Karka Extract, Algae Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Montmorillonite, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chromium Oxide Greens
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Bentonite 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinIllite 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 KaolinMontmorillonite is a clay (aluminomagnesium silicate) with strong absorption properties. It has a similar pH to skin.
This clay is named after Montmorillon in France.
Learn about other types of clay, such as Kaolin, Bentonite, or Fuller's Earth.
Learn more about MontmorillonitePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
