What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sorbitan Laurate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
CI 52015
Benzotriazole
AntimicrobialTetrabutyl Ethylidenebisphenol
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Hexyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Faex
Skin ConditioningKalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, CI 52015, Benzotriazole, Tetrabutyl Ethylidenebisphenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hexyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Steareth-21, Propanediol, Faex, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Ectoin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, BHT, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin
Reviews
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
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 GlycolC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
