What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientJojoba Oil PEG-8 Esters
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Laureth-23
Cleansing
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
PEG-20
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Jojoba Oil PEG-8 Esters, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Steareth-2, Saccharide Isomerate, Laureth-23, Biosaccharide Gum-1, PEG-20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Zingiber Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Zinc PCA, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Lactate, Zingiber Officinale Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Gluconate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateWater. 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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