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Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract 66%
Skin ConditioningKaolin 14%
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningUltramarines
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantJuglans Regia Shell Powder
AbrasiveArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBentonite
AbsorbentBetula Alba Juice
AstringentWater
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
AntioxidantSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract 66%, Kaolin 14%, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ultramarines, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, CI 77491, Titanium Dioxide, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Arachidyl Glucoside, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Bentonite, Betula Alba Juice, Water, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Glucose, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBentonite
AbsorbentPhaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Betaine
HumectantPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIllite
AbrasiveXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMontmorillonite
AbsorbentCalcite
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingAniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
AstringentCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
AstringentRose Flower Oil
MaskingJasminum Officinale Oil
MaskingWater, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77891, Illite, Xanthan Gum, CI 77288, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, CI 77492, CI 77499, Montmorillonite, Calcite, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBentonite 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractKaolin 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 KaolinPropanediol 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 PropanediolWe don't have a description for Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract yet.
Water. 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 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