What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isohexadecane
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Tapioca Starch
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-100 Stearate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingUrea
Buffering
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Tapioca Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Carbomer, Urea, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Squalane, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingWater, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters, Trisiloxane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dibutyl Adipate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Arachidyl Glucoside
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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
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholBisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient.
It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation.
A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin.
In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.
You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Learn more about BisabololPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneWater. 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!
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