What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPolymethyl Methacrylate
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Zeolite
AbsorbentAlgae Extract
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-22
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Chloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantBenzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Sucrose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Myristyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Zeolite, Algae Extract, Linoleic Acid, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Capryloyl Glycine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Quaternium-22, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
PEG-100 Stearate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax
Castanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningPantethine
EmollientCreatine
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tourmaline
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Rhodochrosite
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone Silylate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Nylon-12
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%, Octocrylene 2%, Titanium Dioxide 3%, Zinc Oxide 3%, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Laureth-4, Polyethylene, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Adenosine Phosphate, Pantethine, Creatine, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Folic Acid, Tourmaline, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Caffeine, Rhodochrosite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Pvp, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Yeast Extract, Isostearic Acid, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone Silylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Nylon-12, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Silica, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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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 GlycolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Hordeum Vulgare Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Laminaria Saccharina Extract yet.
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.
This ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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 AcetateXanthan 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
