Water. 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 Water

Lauroyl Lysine

Skin Conditioning

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.

Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.

Learn more about Lauroyl Lysine

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

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.

Ingredient Ratings

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Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

When to use

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream 30 ingredients

Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 30 ingredients

47 Routines

98% use in am

2% use in pm

89% use every day

When to use See routines that use it ->

122 Routines

96% use in am

4% use in pm

89% use every day

When to use See routines that use it ->

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream 30 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 1 rating

Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 30 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 3 ratings

Light (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1)

hydrationplease

1 year ago

Review

A phenomenal tinted mineral sunscreen. It has a light, lotion-like texture. Not greasy or heavy at all. It is quick and easy to apply. Dries down to a matte finish. Just very pleasant and effortless to use.

The tint claims to be universal, but of course it's not at all. In fact it's pretty much a perfect match for my skin tone, which is very light and cool toned. (For reference, two of my best Show more

#drying

#light

#no scent

#works well

Paula's Choice

Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

SimplyChelsey

7 days ago

Review

For the girls who need a pale tinted sunscreen this one is for us! I’ve tried dozens of tinted “universal” sunscreens (and us fair skinned folks know that’s just not true) but this one is perfect! It dries down matte and is lightweight cream. Only downside it can be a tad drying (good if your oily/combo like me) but if you have a single dry patch, it will show. Overall I’ll keep using this one Show more

#light

#absorbs well

#works well

Paula's Choice

Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30