What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltose
MaskingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
SolventSodium Benzoate
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Gluconate
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltose, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mica, Calcium Gluconate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantTricaprylin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingPolyurethane-15
Betaine
HumectantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingPolyisobutene
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSqualane
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingTin Oxide
AbrasiveSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingSodium Glucuronate
HumectantMagnesium Sulfate
Myrtus Communis Oil
MaskingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingFerula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tricaprylin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyurethane-15, Betaine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Polyisobutene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Mica, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Tin Oxide, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Sodium Glucuronate, Magnesium Sulfate, Myrtus Communis Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Limonene, Linalool, 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
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPropanediol 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 Propanediol