What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Isostearyl Isostearate, Isopentyldiol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 80, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Zinc PCA, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract
Skin ProtectingAphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Cerium Oxide
Platinum Powder
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyester-7, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Cerium Oxide, Platinum Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin
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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
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
