What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Earthworm Secretion
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Eugenol
Perfuming
Rosa Canina Flower Oil
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Oil
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Zinc Lactate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Octadecane
Emollient
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningButoxyethanol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Earthworm Secretion, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eugenol, Rosa Canina Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Zinc Lactate, Panthenol, Octadecane, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Butoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
