What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPolyamide-8
EmollientDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCalamine
AbsorbentRuby Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hexyl Laurate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Polyamide-8, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, Calamine, Ruby Powder, Water, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Xylitol
Humectant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyamide-8
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingZinc PCA
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Zea Mays Starch, Xylitol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyamide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tromethamine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Zinc PCA, Fructooligosaccharides, Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum
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
This ingredient is derived from a shrub native to central and southern China.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is rich in polyphenols that provide strong antioxidant protection against UV and blue light damage.
Fun fact: This flower is traditionally used in Chinese and Korean medicine.
Learn more about Buddleja Officinalis Flower ExtractButylene 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 GlycolThis is a lightweight diester (caprylic/capric acid + butylene glycol) with emollient and skin conditioning properties.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient can help add a "cushiony" oil phase without making it heavy.
We don't have a description for Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract yet.
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 EthylhexylglycerinWe don't have a description for Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis ingredient is also known as Maritime pine or pycnogenol. It has antioxidant and skin soothing properties.
Research on this ingredient is the strongest in the oral context. Studies have linked supplementation to improvements in skin hydration, elasticity, and melasma.
Evidence for topical effects is more limited. Like other botanical extracts, tolerance can vary. Patch testing is recommended for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Pinus Pinaster Bark ExtractWe don't have a description for Polyamide-8 yet.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
