What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentBarosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSucrose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPullulan
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pullulan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, T-Butyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 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
