What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyldimethicone
Dimethyl Malonate
Perfuming
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Propanediol
Solvent
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Calamine
AbsorbentTromethamine
BufferingChlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract, Dibutyl Adipate, Polyethylene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ozokerite, Niacinamide, Vinyldimethicone, Dimethyl Malonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propanediol, Raffinose, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Calamine, Tromethamine, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, CI 77288, Ultramarines, Linalool, Limonene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingAgarum Cribrosum Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Muticum Extract
Skin ProtectingPorphyra Tenera Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingEuglena Gracilis Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Cloustoni Extract
Skin ProtectingCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPikea Robusta Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Enteromorpha Compressa
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dextrin Palmitate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Water, Betula Alba Juice, Butylene Glycol, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Agarum Cribrosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Porphyra Tenera Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Laminaria Cloustoni Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Plankton Extract, Pikea Robusta Extract, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein, Hydrolyzed Enteromorpha Compressa
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2026.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene 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 GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilTocopherol 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
