What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentSilica
AbrasiveZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
SmoothingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPiper Methysticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentDistarch Phosphate, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Maltodextrin, Allantoin, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Water, Dextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantVolcanic Ash
AbrasiveCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Bentonite
AbsorbentKaolin
AbrasiveGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPvp
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Polysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
AbrasiveSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPolyacrylate-13
Polysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMannitol
HumectantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMenthoxypropanediol
MaskingTetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Lecithin
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, CI 77891, Silica, Glycerin, Trehalose, Volcanic Ash, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, CI 77499, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Xanthan Gum, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Sorbitan Stearate, Zea Mays Starch, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, CI 77492, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Metaphosphate, Lactic Acid, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyisobutene, CI 77491, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyquaternium-10, Lecithin, Tocopherol
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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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water