What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate
Cleansing
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Preservative
Hexyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyether-1
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningVanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Hexyl Benzoate, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Phenethyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Stearic Acid, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyether-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleic Acid, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Artemisia Annua Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
