What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 2.34%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 3.84%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyester-1
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%, Titanium Dioxide 2.34%, Zinc Oxide 3.84%, Water, Cyclomethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Talc, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Methicone, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, CI 77492, CI 77288, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHoya Lacunosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Water, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja Oil, Squalene, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Triethyl Citrate, Behenic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Geraniol, Vanillin, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
