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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceteth-10
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceteth-10, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Decyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Astaxanthin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Velvet Extract
HumectantPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPlatycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSchizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract
AntimicrobialAtractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantHexyl Laurate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Velvet Extract, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Hexyl Laurate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Methicone, Alumina, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Behenic Acid, Myristic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethanolamine, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Sorbitol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Mica, CI 77491, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDiethylamino 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 BenzoateGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 TocopherolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
