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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propanediol, Water, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates Copolymer
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cerium Oxide
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine Ferulate
Skin ConditioningSolidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
Perfuming
Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearoyl Inulin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Polyglycerin-6, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cerium Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Plankton Extract, Arginine Ferulate, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
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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.
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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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