What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingAcrylates Copolymer
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Diacetone Alcohol
MaskingFluorescent Brightener 367
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHexanal
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
Skin ProtectingLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningAcer Rubrum Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantViola Odorata Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, N-Butyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Water, Benzophenone-1, Diacetone Alcohol, Fluorescent Brightener 367, CI 77891, Hexanal, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glycerin, Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Acer Rubrum Extract, Acetyl Methionine, Citric Acid, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Viola Odorata Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingAcrylates Copolymer
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater
Skin ConditioningCalcium Pantothenate
Ferrous Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberHoya Lacunosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Tilia Platyphyllos Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Biotin, Water, Calcium Pantothenate, Ferrous Gluconate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Etocrylene, Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract, Mica, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Hydrated Silica, Tilia Platyphyllos Extract, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77510
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerWe don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
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.
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 SilicaWe don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite yet.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWe don't have a description for Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate yet.
Water. 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
