What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyether-1
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyether-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Nylon-12
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-34
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Nylon-12, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Polysilicone-34, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Kaolin, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethylene Glycol
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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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
