What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Erythritol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingColloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidic Acid
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sea Silt
Skin ConditioningCalamine
AbsorbentCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Bentonite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sorbitan Olivate, Erythritol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Colloidal Oatmeal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Myristic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Arachidic Acid, Betaine, Lauric Acid, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sea Silt, Calamine, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Bentonite
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sea Silt
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Acetate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Bentonite, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sea Silt, Charcoal Powder, Betaine, Volcanic Ash, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Xanthan Gum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-6, Sodium Acetate, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 BentoniteBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 KaolinMagnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateWe don't have a description for Sea Silt 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. 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
