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Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2.7%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV AbsorberZinc Oxide 3.8%
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningHdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingPolysilicone-11
Hexyl Laurate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasiveAlgae Extract
EmollientEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantLecithin
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Triethyl Citrate
MaskingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
CleansingMethicone
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPalmitic Acid
EmollientPhytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingOleic Acid
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientTriolein
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2.7%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Zinc Oxide 3.8%, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Polysilicone-11, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Algae Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Caffeine, Jojoba Esters, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lecithin, Trehalose, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Phospholipids, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl Citrate, Laureth-7, Linoleic Acid, Methicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Silica, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Tocopherol, Palmitic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 20, Behenyl Alcohol, Triolein, Betaine, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingDiisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTridecane
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Jojoba Esters
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentTocopherol
AntioxidantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, C9-12 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tridecane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene 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 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 SilicaChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (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 skin’s 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