What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingAcrylates Copolymer
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, CI 77491, Water, Acetyl Methionine, Acetyl Cysteine
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Acrylates Copolymer
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexanal
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningLauraldehyde
MaskingPassiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract
HumectantAcetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Polyurethane-67
Methoxyisopropyl Acetate
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, CI 77891, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Hexanal, Propanediol, Water, Lauraldehyde, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, CI 77491, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract, Acetyl Methionine, Acetyl Cysteine, Polyurethane-67, Methoxyisopropyl Acetate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Cysteine is an antioxidant.
Acetyl Methionine is an amino acid made partly with methionine. It is an antioxidant and humectant.
Acetyl Methionine helps the skin stay hydrated, helping the skin look more youthful. Its antioxidant properties protect skin against free-radical damage.
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerWe don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
Benzophenone-1 absorbs UV.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
This ingredient is also known as Avocado oil. It's the cold-pressed oil from the flesh of the avocado fruit packed with fatty acids (mostly oleic acid).
The rich fatty acid profile allows it to function as a skin conditioning agent and emollient; it helps soften and smooth skin while reducing water loss.
Preclinical research has found that topical avocado oil increased collagen synthesis and reduced inflammation during wound healing, giving it some skin-repairing credibility.
The unsaponifiable fraction of the oil is also interesting: studies on avocado unsaponifiables showed that it helped skin produce more collagen and other structural compounds that support healing.
The CIR Expert Panel has found this ingredient to be non-irritating in formulations.
It's a great ingredient for dry or compromised skin. Just know it may not be fungal acne safe. This is because the oleic acid content falls within the range that Malassezia can use as a food source.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilThis ingredient is the oil from the apricot.
Apricot Kernel Oil is an emollient and helps soften skin. This is due to its fatty acid components. Some of these fatty acids include linoleic and oleic acid.
This ingredient also has antioxidant properties from Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Besides being antioxidants, these vitamins provide plenty of skin benefits as well.
Learn more about Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilWe don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite yet.
This ingredient is a synthetic polymer that mainly works as a film former. It creates a thin, flexible film on the surface of your skin. Once applied, it helps improves wear, durability, and resistance to water/smudging.
Due to its large molecule size, it sits on top of your skin rather than absorbing into it.
Water. 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
