What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract 66%
Skin ConditioningKaolin 14%
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ultramarines
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBentonite
Absorbent
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentWater
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Solanum 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
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 70.5%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Aquatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Menadione
MaskingArginine
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyisobutene
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 70.5%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide 5%, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Arbutin, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Biotin, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Menadione, Arginine, Trehalose, Madecassoside, Adenosine, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
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 preservatives
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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
