What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Arbutin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coptis Japonica Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentJojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-75 Stearate
Methylpropanediol
SolventPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rutin
Antioxidant
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Ceteth-20
CleansingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Steareth-20
CleansingPullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Iron Oxides
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingZinc Oxide 12%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Squalane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Rutin, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Ceteth-20, Phenylpropanol, Steareth-20, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Iron Oxides, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium PCA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
