What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Elaeis Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCaprylyl Glucoside
CleansingBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Sulfur, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Elaeis Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glucoside, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinSulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively or at higher concentrations. We recommend speaking with a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
Learn more about SulfurWater. 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
