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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion Stabilising3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingMethylpropanediol
SolventKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantBackhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentWater, Zinc Oxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Niacinamide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycolipids, Ceramide NP, Hydroxystearic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Glycosphingolipids, Glycine Soja Sterols, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ectoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Squalane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 6.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPolyphenylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%, Homosalate 6.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 8%, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Dibutyl Adipate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Tocopherol, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Glycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateEctoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use.
This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells.
When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more.
Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare:
A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light.
Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution.
In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with:
Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient.
Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide pH range of 1-9. Light, oxygen, and temperature do not affect this ingredient.
Learn more about EctoinThis 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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itās technically not; itās a hydrocarbon, meaning itās only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itās worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopherol (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 skinās 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 Tocopherol
