What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PCA
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triisostearin, Polyethylene, Squalane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cera Microcristallina, Synthetic Wax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simethicone, Lauryl PCA, BHT, Tocopherol, Silica, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 15850, CI 77891
Olus Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-177
Oligopeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Olus Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Candelilla Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Water, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Glycine, Lysine, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-4, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, 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.
Tocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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 Acetate
