What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Magnesium Sulfate
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
Buffering3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethylhexanoin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Adenosine, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
BHT
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate-13, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77491, CI 77492, Ceramide NP, Propanediol, BHT, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
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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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone. It has a high refractive index and adds shine to formulations.
According to the safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, it is safe for use in cosmetics under the current practices and concentrations.
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!
Learn more about Water
