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Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingButyrospermum Parkii Seedcake Extract
Skin ProtectingPinus Pumilio Bark Extract
PerfumingThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCholesterol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Alcohol
AntimicrobialCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Seedcake Extract, Pinus Pumilio Bark Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Panthenol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Propylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, CI 77492, CI 77491, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberAlcohol
AntimicrobialC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterHomosalate
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberCI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveAluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Propanediol
SolventPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAlumina
AbrasiveGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPollen Extract
EmollientSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantLinoleic Acid
CleansingGlycine Soja Sterols
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
AntioxidantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, CI 77891, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Silica, Aluminum Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Alumina, Glyceryl Caprylate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Adenosine, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pollen Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Glycine Soja Sterols, Phospholipids, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
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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.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholThis is a fermented gum derived from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's high molecular weight makes it an effective emollient.
Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by preventing water from evaporating.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-4Butylene 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 ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
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 ExtractCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateGlyceryl 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 CaprylateThis extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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