What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Masking
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Bacillus Lysate
Skin ProtectingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C14-22 Alcohols, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Bisabolol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Dibutyl Adipate, Madecassoside, Bacillus Lysate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Maltodextrin, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Glucose, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Nonapeptide-1, Linoleic Acid, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Linolenic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
