What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-100 Stearate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, Mica, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tin Oxide, CI 75470, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Parfum
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycereth-20
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Lipase
Skin ConditioningKojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Caprylyl Methicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Silica, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ozokerite, Polysilicone-15, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Water, Panthenol, BHT, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-20, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Dna, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Bromelain, Oryzanol, Papain, Protease, Lipase, Kojic Dipalmitate
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinWater. 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
