What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethiconol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMalpighia Emarginata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, CI 77891, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, CI 77492, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Polyacrylate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77491, Parfum, CI 77499, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethiconol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Iron Oxides
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Oxide 12%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Iron Oxides, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
