What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Pumice
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMannitol
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAmylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Pumice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Charcoal Powder, Zea Mays Starch, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Acrylates Copolymer
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Black Strap Powder
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-7
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract
AstringentDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingSaponaria Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Acrylates Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Panthenol, Black Strap Powder, Limonene, Linalool, Polyquaternium-7, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Coffea Arabica Seed Powder, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Yeast Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinGlycerin 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 GlycerinMicrocrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
Sodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
