What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientTripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Caprylyl Methicone, Water, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Disiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Tripeptide-29, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Laureth-12, Sorbitan Oleate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Silica, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hydroxyproline
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Threonine
Tyrosine
MaskingValine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Soluble Collagen, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bakuchiol, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycine, Histidine, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Alanine, Sorbitan Olivate, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Arginine, Cetearyl Olivate, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glutamic Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA
Alternatives
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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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