What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMyristic Acid
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingSilica
AbrasiveSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder
Illite
AbrasiveEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingMontmorillonite
AbsorbentSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventAlcohol
AntimicrobialPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
HumectantRetinol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAvena Sativa Bran
AbrasiveSprout Extract
AntioxidantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientPEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeteth-3
EmulsifyingCeteth-5
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCholesterol
EmollientHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningEriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Silica, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Illite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Kaolin, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Montmorillonite, Soluble Proteoglycan, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Propanediol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa Bran, Sprout Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Mentha Viridis Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveBentonite
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingOzothamnus Diosmifolius Extract
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMaranta Arundinacea Root Extract
SmoothingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSmilax China Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Extract
AntioxidantTetrasodium EDTA
Lauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentGlucose
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
AntioxidantCanadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingGlycolic Acid
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMontmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
AbrasiveMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialWater, Kaolin, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, (Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Smilax China Bark Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lauryl Phosphate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Montmorillonite, Illite, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, Limonene, CI 77510, Guaiazulene
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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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Illite is an exfoliant.
Kaolin 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 KaolinMontmorillonite is a clay (aluminomagnesium silicate) with strong absorption properties. It has a similar pH to skin.
This clay is named after Montmorillon in France.
Learn about other types of clay, such as Kaolin, Bentonite, or Fuller's Earth.
Learn more about MontmorilloniteSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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