What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTriticum Aestivum Seed Extract
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lipase
Skin ConditioningProtease
Exfoliating
C20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenethyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hexyl Laurate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Aspergillus Ferment, Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, Maltodextrin, Lipase, Protease, C20-22 Alcohols, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexyl Dimethoxybenzylidene Dioxoimidazolidine Propionate
UV AbsorberLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingArginine
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disodium Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Dimethoxybenzylidene Dioxoimidazolidine Propionate, Lauroyl Lysine, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Potassium Hydroxide, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen
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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.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneWater. 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 Water
