What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Gelidium Sesquipedale Extract
Skin ProtectingCystoseira Humilis Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingVanillin
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disodium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gelidium Sesquipedale Extract, Cystoseira Humilis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Vanillin, Linalyl Acetate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGelidium Sesquipedale Extract
Skin ProtectingMaris Aqua
HumectantPotassium Olivoyl PCA
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Gelidium Sesquipedale Extract, Maris Aqua, Potassium Olivoyl PCA, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
