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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantifolia Flower Extract
AstringentDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Nylon-12
PPG-17/Ipdi/Dmpa Copolymer
Polyisobutene
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyacrylate-13
Cetearyl Olivate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingCitrulline
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Avium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sea Water, Sorbitan Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrus Aurantifolia Flower Extract, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Nylon-12, PPG-17/Ipdi/Dmpa Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Citrulline, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide AP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Prunus Avium Flower Extract, C20-22 Alcohols, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Isopropyl Myristate, Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, BHT, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Polysorbate 60, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Disodium EDTA, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Homosalate, Titanium Dioxide, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tromethamine
Centella Asiatica Extract 49%
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract 49%, Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Behenyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA
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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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerButylene 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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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. Remember to 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
