What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingJojoba Esters
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tin Oxide
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Propanediol, Squalane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantHieracium Pilosella Extract
MaskingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hieracium Pilosella Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77891, CI 77491
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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 Water