What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates Copolymer
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Triethylhexanoin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Saccharide Isomerate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Decyl Glucoside, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Alumina, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Vp/Va Copolymer
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventDianthus Chinensis Extract
HumectantPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Octocrylene, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycereth-26, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vp/Va Copolymer, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Dianthus Chinensis Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Allantoin, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
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.
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 preservatives
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.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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 Water
