This wash off mask is made with Kaolin for a rinse-off oil-control boost.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-15 Glyceryl Isostearate
Emulsifying
Panax Ginseng Root Powder
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Pvp
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingLimonene
Perfuming
Honey
Humectant
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Butylene Glycol, PEG-15 Glyceryl Isostearate, Panax Ginseng Root Powder, Alcohol Denat., Polyglycerin-3, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Honey, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Ethylhexylglycerin
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Humifusa Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Akebia Quinata Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Seed Extract, Opuntia Humifusa Stem Extract, Akebia Quinata Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris 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.
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
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 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum
