What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hexylglycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Hydrated Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Urea
Buffering
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Uridine Phosphate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningWater, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Urea, Octocrylene, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Tocopherol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cholesterol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Triethanolamine, Lecithin, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Propanediol, Ethyl Ferulate, Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Uridine Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateThis ingredient is created by cleaving jojoba oil to remove all fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and wax esters.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters has emollient, stabilizing, and hair-conditioning properties.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
