What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSilica
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingBentonite
AbsorbentHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingEctoin
Skin ConditioningMannitol
HumectantMethoxyphenylimino Dimethylcyclohexene Glycine
AntioxidantSodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitol
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantO-Cymen-5-Ol
AntimicrobialBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningTrimethoxybenzyl Acetylsinapate
BleachingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Silica, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Lauroyl Lysine, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Phosphate, Arginine, Bentonite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Citric Acid, Ectoin, Mannitol, Methoxyphenylimino Dimethylcyclohexene Glycine, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol, Rhamnose, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Trimethoxybenzyl Acetylsinapate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventDimethicone
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
AntioxidantC15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Tocopherol
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Silica, 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 SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinâs lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol