What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
HumectantSilica
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingHydrolyzed Algin
Maris Aqua
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-15 Alkane
SolventTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCitronellyl Methylcrotonate
MaskingSodium 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
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantNylon-12
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingAlumina
AbrasiveStearic Acid
CleansingDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cera Alba
EmollientGlucose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTrehalose
HumectantPropylene Carbonate
SolventAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingDicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Zinc Oxide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Nylon-12, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cera Alba, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Propylene Carbonate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Citric Acid
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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.
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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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