What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentLecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Illite
Abrasive
Polyquaternium-7
Water, Kaolin, Montmorillonite, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Charcoal Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Illite, Polyquaternium-7
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Spica Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Kernel Protein, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Spica Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol
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 GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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 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
