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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Nylon-12, Silica, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Cetearyl Olivate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Carbomer, Glycerin, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Disiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Boron Nitride, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolButyloctyl 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 SalicylateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
