What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyether-1
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Adenosine, Polyether-1, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Yeast Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Ectoin, Madecassoside, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Triethanolamine
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Nylon-12
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Dimethicone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Silica, Decyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Isostearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate, PEG-8 Laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateSilica, 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
