What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningWater, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Isododecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, CI 77891, Mica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Ectoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Olivate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Xylitol, Glucose, CI 77491, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phospholipids, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Gluconate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Tin Oxide, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateWater. 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!
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