What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Talc
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Starch
Kaolin
Abrasive
Aluminum Silicate
Abrasive
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCarrageenan
Water
Skin ConditioningSerica Powder
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicProtease
Exfoliating
Lipase
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Talc, Zea Mays Starch, Hydroxypropyl Starch, Kaolin, Aluminum Silicate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Carrageenan, Water, Serica Powder, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Protease, Lipase, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 61570
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-8
HumectantMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Menthol
Masking
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Ethylcellulose
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Acrylates Copolymer
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Stearic Acid, PEG-8, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitol, Beeswax, Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Parfum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Talc, Ethylcellulose, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77007, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Silica, Betaine, Silk Powder, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Benzoic Acid, Tocopherol
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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.
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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateMicrocrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcWater. 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!
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