What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterDibutyl Adipate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientVaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Silica
AbrasiveGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarnosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingBenzoic Acid
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeParfum
MaskingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingWater, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Isododecane, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carnosine, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Plankton Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Titanium Dioxide 2.7%
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 10%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPolyurethane-35
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveBisabolol
MaskingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningUrea
BufferingYeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantInositol
HumectantTaurine
BufferingBetaine
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
AbrasiveEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenylpropanol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 2.7%, Zinc Oxide 10%, Water, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyurethane-35, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Silica, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Stearate, Alumina, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77491, CI 77492
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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.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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 Water