What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Mannitol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Ceteareth-25
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Glucoside, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Citric Acid, Mannitol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Diatomaceous Earth, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Zinc Sulfate, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Phenoxyethanol
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Disodium EDTA
Cyclomethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Zinc Oxide, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sorbitan Olivate, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, CI 77492, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Sulfate, Beeswax, CI 77491, CI 77499, Allantoin, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamatePropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
