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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveSorbitol
HumectantC13-15 Alkane
SolventLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantParfum
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHydrolyzed Algin
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
EmulsifyingTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantCitronellyl Methylcrotonate
MaskingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isoamyl Laurate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Triheptanoin, Silica, Sorbitol, C13-15 Alkane, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propolis Extract, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maris Aqua, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberOctocrylene
UV AbsorberAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialTapioca Starch
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberCyclomethicone
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCarnitine
CleansingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingTrisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Homosalate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Alcohol Denat., Tapioca Starch, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Cyclomethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glycerin, Carnitine, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum