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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingHydrogen Dimethicone
Fructan
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Sap
HumectantLaureth-7
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
C12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Fructan, Acer Saccharum Sap, Laureth-7, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Trideceth-12, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Eugenol, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSwertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pantolactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Arginine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneWater. 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
