What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingC20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propanediol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Parfum, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Bisabolol, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cellulose
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingHydroxytyrosol
Bleaching
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Hydroxytyrosol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl 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 TriazoneEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol 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
