What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingUrea
BufferingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCapsicum Annuum Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Propanediol, Phospholipids, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Niacinamide, Urea, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantBenzophenone-3
UV AbsorberPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeStearic Acid
CleansingCeteth-20 Phosphate
CleansingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
AntioxidantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Honey Extract
HumectantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dicetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 80, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Stearic Acid, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Zinc Oxide, Tocopherol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Glutathione, Honey Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as both humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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