What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPhenoxyethyl Caprylate
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Phenoxyethyl Caprylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polysilicone-15, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Silica, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Arginine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Glucose, Mannose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Beta-Glucan
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Trehalose
Humectant
Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octocrylene, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Laureth-7, Oryza Sativa Extract, Trehalose, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Kaolin, Propanediol, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol 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!
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