What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phytate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Zinc Oxide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, CI 77007, Allantoin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodecanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, BHT, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Chloride, Panthenol, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Glycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Parfum, Kaolin, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, BHT, Trideceth-9, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, CI 42090, CI 19140
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTButylene 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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolWater. 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
