What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUltramarines
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Euphorbia Milii Flower Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, Parfum, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica Silylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ultramarines, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glycerin, Euphorbia Milii Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Kaolin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2.7%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Algae Extract
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 2.7%, Benzophenone-3 3%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Algae Extract, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Ergothioneine, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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