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Montmorillonite
AbsorbentWater 13%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventLauryl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSand
AbrasiveEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxycaprylic Acid
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPlumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantOcimum Basilicum Leaf Powder
TonicGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveOcimum Basilicum Extract
AntioxidantChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingSepia Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBarm Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingMontmorillonite, Water 13%, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Coco-Glucoside, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, CI 77288, Sand, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxycaprylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Withania Somnifera Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Plumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Powder, Gluconolactone, Oak Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Sepia Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Barm Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Glycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
AbrasiveSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingOryza Sativa Powder
Parfum
MaskingKaolin
AbrasiveSodium Isethionate
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveCaulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningSaururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Oryza Sativa Powder, Parfum, Kaolin, Sodium Isethionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
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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.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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