What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyisobutene
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylpropanediol
SolventMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Fructan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alumina, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyisobutene, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, T-Butyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Disiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Stellaria Media Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ectoin, Sorbitan Caprylate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Madecassoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosideMethyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
