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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Homosalate 15%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 2.7%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Silica
AbrasiveSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTrehalose
HumectantSqualane
EmollientParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAcetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract
BleachingPanthenyl Triacetate
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHomosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Octocrylene 2.7%, Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Olivate, Silica, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Trehalose, Squalane, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract, Panthenyl Triacetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Palm Oil
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
EmollientCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractOryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has moisturizing properties due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol (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 skin’s 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 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. 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