What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Silica, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Disodium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, BHT
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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.
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 GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.
According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.
Silica, 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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