What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Quercus Suber Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dibutyl Adipate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 2,3-Butanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Oak Root Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Resveratrol, Carnosine, Beta-Sitosterol, Phytosterols, Hedera Helix Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Glycine, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Guaiazulene
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Hexyl Laurate, Acrylates Copolymer, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Pvp, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyglycerin-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
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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
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is a polymer made from acrylic acid esters and long-chain (C10–C30) alcohols.
It is used as an emulsion stabilizer and viscosity controlling agent. This helps products maintain a smooth and uniform texture.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol 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
