What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 2%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 3%
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Amino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Powder
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientJasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyisobutene
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingSchinus Molle Extract
Skin ProtectingBetaine
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Homosalate 2%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene 3%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Amino Esters-1, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Corallina Officinalis Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Isododecane, Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Parfum, Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Resveratrol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Carbonate, Schinus Molle Extract, Betaine
Zinc Oxide 14.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCetyl Esters
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGriffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyurethane-79
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingIron Oxides
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide 14.4%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Lauroyl Lysine, Cetyl Esters, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyurethane-79, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Iron Oxides, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caffeine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tin Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Caprylyl 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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
