What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Illite
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Bentonite
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Volcanic Soil
Skin Conditioning
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingBelamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cellulose Acetate
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPropylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin, Butylene Glycol, Kaolin, Illite, Propanediol, Bentonite, Water, Glucomannan, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxyapatite, Behenyl Alcohol, Maris Sal, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Volcanic Soil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Tocopherol, Cellulose Acetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Capryloyl Glycine, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStyrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Kaolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Parfum, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract, Geraniol, Linalool, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinKaolin 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 KaolinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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
