What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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
Zinc Oxide 19%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBis-Dodecylhexadecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 19%, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isopentyldiol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Coco-Glucoside, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Linoleic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Phytosterols, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Asiaticoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose Stearate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Bis-Dodecylhexadecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Silica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 77499, Sodium Citrate, CI 77491
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol 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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