What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-15, Silica, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Betaine, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Caffeine, Chrysin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingMagnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBisabolol
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Water
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, CI 77891, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Polysilicone-15, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Silica, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dextrin Palmitate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Decyl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, CI 77491, Bisabolol, CI 77499, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Parfum, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Water, Mica, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Squalane, Cyclodextrin, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, BHT, 1,2-Hexanediol, Royal Jelly Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
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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.
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPolysilicone-15 is a chemical UV filter that absorbs UV-B rays.
It is a photostable ingredient used to boost SPF factor and protect products from UV-induced deterioration.
This ingredient is not water-soluble.
Learn more about Polysilicone-15Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
