What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylamide
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylamide, Glyceryl Glucoside, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Sulfate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrehalose
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tapioca Starch
Polianthes Tuberosa Extract
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Yeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Hexyl Laurate, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trehalose, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tapioca Starch, Polianthes Tuberosa Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Carnosine, Ectoin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Polysaccharides, Phenoxyethanol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 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
