What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 17.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Tropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Skin ProtectingIsomalt
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 17.1%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Lecithin, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone, Isomalt, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Vp/Va Copolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Pentapeptide-26
Skin Conditioning
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningTuber Aestivum Extract
Skin ProtectingOrchis Mascula Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Bakuchiol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Capryloyl Pentapeptide-26, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Glycine Soja Extract, Tuber Aestivum Extract, Orchis Mascula Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Chondrus Crispus Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient.
It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation.
A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin.
In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.
You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Learn more about BisabololCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
