What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
AbrasivePolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientBisabolol
AntioxidantSqualane
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingPhragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningNigella Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientWater, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C14-22 Alcohols, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Squalane, Trehalose, Saccharide Isomerate, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phragmites Karka Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pantothenic Acid, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
SmoothingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantOctocrylene
UV AbsorberAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberTetrasodium EDTA
Lecithin
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Triethylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lecithin, BHT
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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 GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolWater. 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