What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantOctocrylene
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
SmoothingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberDimethicone
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberSilica
AbrasiveAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV AbsorberPEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePhenylethyl Resorcinol
AntioxidantPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantTriethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Poloxamer 338, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterPropanediol
SolventBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingHydrolyzed Algin
Maris Aqua
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCitronellyl Methylcrotonate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77891, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C9-12 Alkane, Isoamyl Laurate, Silica, Glycerin, CI 77492, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Algin, Maris Aqua, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Propolis Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Triacontanyl Pvp, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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