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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicMagnesium Sulfate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCalamine
AbsorbentDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantInositol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantWater, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Calamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Inositol, Panthenol, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientPolyacrylate-13
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPolyisobutene
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingLimonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Rosa Davurica Bud Extract
AntioxidantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAlcohol
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantThymus Vulgaris Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Italicum Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Panthenol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propylene Glycol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Rosa Davurica Bud Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Morus Alba Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
This ingredient comes as a powder made up of small, porous, microbeads. It is used to add a silky feel to products and also helps absorb oil.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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