What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tromethamine
BufferingTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phytol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Cera Alba
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Thiodipropionic Acid
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAspartic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Kernel Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glucose
Humectant
Carrageenan
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Tromethamine, Trisiloxane, Phytol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffin, Cera Alba, Phenoxyethanol, Thiodipropionic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aspartic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glucose, Carrageenan, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, itβs still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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
