What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBentonite
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Vigna Angularis Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Vigna Angularis Seed Extract, CI 77492, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Fructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Parfum, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Glutathione, Retinol, Linoleic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Menadione
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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
