What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Polyisobutene
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Limonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Rosa Davurica Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Italicum Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Panthenol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propylene Glycol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Rosa Davurica Bud Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Morus Alba Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCholesterol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zinc Oxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Panthenol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemisia Annua Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ectoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThis ingredient comes as a powder made up of small, porous, microbeads. It is used to add a silky feel to products and also helps absorb oil.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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
