What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8%, Water, Beeswax, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Cholate
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dextran
Pantolactone
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingHydrochloric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lecithin, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Cholate, Triethanolamine, BHT, Sodium Chloride, Dextran, Pantolactone, Tromethamine, Hydrochloric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Methylparaben, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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
