What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
EmollientCaprylyl 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
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Methicone
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Alumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV Filter1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Water, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Carbonate, Propanediol, Methicone, Chlorphenesin, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, CI 77492, CI 77163, 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.
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
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
