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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningArabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
Emollient7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyester-8, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Creatine, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Adenosine Phosphate, Sea Whip Extract, Yeast Extract, Sodium Rna, Phytic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Algae Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Silica, Resveratrol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Micrococcus Lysate, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ergothioneine, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Salicylic Acid, Isohexadecane, PEG-8 Laurate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Polyethylene, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
PEG-8
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA-Copper
AstringentSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Trehalose, Sucrose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Silybum Marianum Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Caffeine, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitol, Oleth-10, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyaspartate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, PEG-8, Tromethamine, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA-Copper, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 61570
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTButylene 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 CaffeineDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 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 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 AcetateTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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
