What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Pectin
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Glycine Soja Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Pectin, Pentylene Glycol, Sea Salt, Sodium Carrageenan, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Laureth-23
CleansingMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Steareth-100
Gel FormingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Steareth-100, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Pentylene Glycol, Ubiquinone, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Carnosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Tocopherol
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
