What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Solanum Virginianum Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Methicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Vinyldimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Solanum Virginianum Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Orange Roughy Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Propanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethylhexanoin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ectoin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate
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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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
This ingredient comes as a powder made up of small, porous, microbeads. It is used to add a silky feel to products and also helps absorb oil.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
