What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Tri-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Citrate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tri-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Citrate, Sorbitan Laurate, Trideceth-6, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 5%
UV Absorber
Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer 3%
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMannan
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Steareth-100
Gel FormingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHomosalate 10%, Octocrylene 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Benzophenone-3 5%, Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer 3%, Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mannan, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Pantothenic Acid, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyester-7, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Silica, Steareth-100, Steareth-2, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Xanthan Gum
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocrylenePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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
