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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Cetearyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Niacinamide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Caprylyl Methicone, Zinc Oxide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Decyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Methicone, PEG-40 Stearate, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 16255, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Silica, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Silica, Glycerin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Apium Graveolens Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Honey Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
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 ExtractEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11 yet.
Silica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
