What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
PEG-100
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingProline
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, PEG-100, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Proline, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hematite Powder
Iron Hydroxide
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientVanillin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Ceteareth-20, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Hematite Powder, Iron Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vanillin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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
