What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethyl Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polypropylene Glycol
PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Rosa Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTranexamic Acid, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethyl Trisiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polypropylene Glycol, PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Silica, Talc, Hydrated Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearic Acid, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Trisodium EDTA, Tocopherol, BHT, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Polyacrylate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Rosa Extract, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Soluble Collagen, Parfum, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyacrylamide
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Laureth-7, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Triethylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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