What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Polyether-1
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicThiamine Hcl
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Niacinamide, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Bakuchiol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Bisabolol, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Methylpropanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Polyether-1, Panthenol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Thiamine Hcl, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Parfum
Zinc Oxide 12.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventGlyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingRubia Cordifolia Stem Extract
HumectantCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingBuddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Berberis Aristata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract
Perfuming
Symplocos Racemosa Bark Extract
HumectantBrassica Juncea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMesua Ferrea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Cerasoides Extract
Butea Monosperma Flower Extract
Eugenia Caryophyllus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningInula Racemosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract
Preservative
Cinnamomum Tamala Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Neral
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 12.3%, Water, Coco-Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C13-15 Alkane, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Rubia Cordifolia Stem Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Berberis Aristata Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract, Symplocos Racemosa Bark Extract, Brassica Juncea Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract, Prunus Cerasoides Extract, Butea Monosperma Flower Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Seed Extract, Inula Racemosa Root Extract, Ficus Benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract, Cinnamomum Tamala Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Squalane, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Citronellol, Limonene, Farnesol, Geranyl Acetate, Linalool, Neral, CI 77492, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
