What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 7.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Polyether-1
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.5%, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycereth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Polyisobutene, Polyether-1, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylhexyl Acetate
Perfuming
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMesua Ferrea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGeranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Trimethylhexyl Acetate, Isopentyldiol, Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Mesua Ferrea Seed Extract, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus, Tocopherol, Squalane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-60 Castor Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
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 GlycolThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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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