What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Bentonite
Absorbent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Methoxyphenylimino Dimethylcyclohexene Glycine
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Lysine
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Chloride
Trimethoxybenzyl Acetylsinapate
BleachingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, CI 77891, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77492, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Cetyl Phosphate, Arginine, Bentonite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77499, Citric Acid, Ectoin, Mannitol, Methoxyphenylimino Dimethylcyclohexene Glycine, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Lysine, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Magnesium Chloride, Trimethoxybenzyl Acetylsinapate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
Antioxidant
Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isostearyl Isostearate, Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Talc, Dibutyl Adipate, Tribehenin, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Kaolin
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
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
