What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyurethane-62
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingErythritol
Humectant
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyurethane-62, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, CI 77492, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-6, Tocopherol, CI 77499, CI 77491, Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Erythritol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPhenoxyethyl Caprylate
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Carbonate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Phenoxyethyl Caprylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Decyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Carbonate, Citric Acid, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Myristyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol
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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 TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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
