What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Algin
Maris Aqua
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-15 Alkane
SolventTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Triheptanoin, Isoamyl Laurate, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Silica, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Algin, Maris Aqua, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Propolis Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C13-15 Alkane, Triacontanyl Pvp, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glycogen
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlpha-Glucan
HumectantCaesalpinia Sappan Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Succinate
BufferingWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Bisabolol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Chlorphenesin, Glycogen, Maltodextrin, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Alpha-Glucan, Caesalpinia Sappan Extract, Glucosyl Ceramide, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Sodium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Sodium Succinate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range.
This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power.
Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone.
It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin.
Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity.
In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation.
Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in the EU, Japan, and other markets that allow it. However, this ingredient is not approved yet in the US or Canada.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlycerin (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 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 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
