What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Terpineol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pinene
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Terpinolene
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningAdipic Acid
BufferingNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Isoamyl Laurate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Coco-Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Niacinamide, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Triacontanyl Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Capryloyl Glycine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Hexylene Glycol, Allantoin, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Zinc Oxide, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sarcosine, Xanthan Gum, Decyl Glucoside, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Terpineol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Pinene, Disodium Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Terpinolene, Limonene, Ceramide NP, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Oleanolic Acid, Adipic Acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Homosalate 7.5%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tapioca Starch
Tetrafluoropropene
Tetrasodium EDTA
Homosalate 7.5%, Octocrylene 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aminomethyl Propanol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tapioca Starch, Tetrafluoropropene, Tetrasodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
