What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingQuaternium-60
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetrimonium Methosulfate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Hypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningXylose
HumectantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Protease
Exfoliating
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Carbomer, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Charcoal Powder, Hypochlorous Acid, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Xylose, Polyglutamic Acid, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Panthenol, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Protease, Oryza Sativa Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Glycolic Acid, Ozokerite, Cetearyl Alcohol, Water, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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