What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventKaolin
Abrasive
Hectorite
AbsorbentMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Powder
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Agar
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Masking
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Illite
Abrasive
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, Kaolin, Hectorite, Myristic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Palmitic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Charcoal Powder, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Powder, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Sodium Phytate, Agar, Decyl Glucoside, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Illite, Montmorillonite, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycoproteins, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hectorite
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialPolyisobutene
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract
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
Butylene 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hectorite yet.
Kaolin 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 KaolinWater. 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 Water
