What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Magnesium Lactate
BufferingPapain
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Potassium Lactate
BufferingMagnesium Chloride
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTriisostearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Parfum, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Pantothenate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Urea, Magnesium Lactate, Papain, Soluble Collagen, Potassium Lactate, Magnesium Chloride, Proline, Alanine, Serine, Sodium Citrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Vanillin, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 77492
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aroma
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBenzaldehyde
Masking
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Rose Ketone-4
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Synthetic Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 19140, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Water, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzaldehyde, Anise Alcohol, Geranyl Acetate, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Pinene, Rose Ketone-4, CI 15985, CI 15850, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
