What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyldimethicone
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Niacinamide, Vinyldimethicone, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Adenosine, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Polyglutamic Acid, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-32, Oligopeptide-29, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol
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
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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