What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBentonite
Absorbent
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIllite
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMontmorillonite
AbsorbentCalcite
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Water, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Mandelic Acid, CI 77742, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Potassium Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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
Bentonite 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 ExtractCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dipropylene 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.
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 GlycerinKaolin 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 PropanediolWater. 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
