What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin 8%
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract 4.9%
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Bentonite
Absorbent
Illite
Abrasive
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentCalamine
AbsorbentWater, Kaolin 8%, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, CI 77891, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract 4.9%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Bentonite, Illite, Mineral Salts, Montmorillonite, Calamine
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentLactose
HumectantBentonite
Absorbent
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Cellulose
AbsorbentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Charcoal Powder, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactose, Bentonite, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Cellulose, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 73360, Parfum
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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
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 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.
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
