What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Dimethicone
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Dimethicone, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Esters, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningMaleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters
Cellulose
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyester-7, Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters, Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Sodium Polyglutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Collagen, Pentylene Glycol, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Sodium
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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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerGlycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSilica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
