What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Triacontanyl Pvp, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Dimethicone, PEG-75 Stearate, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Disodium EDTA, Jojoba Esters, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyamide-5
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyurethane-35
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogen Dimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEDTA
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Skin ProtectingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Hydroxide
AbsorbentDecarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyamide-5, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrated Silica, Polyurethane-35, Sodium Chloride, CI 77492, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77491, EDTA, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone, CI 77499, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Hydroxide, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenylpropanol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.
Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.
This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).
Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.
Learn more about Caprylyl MethiconeGlycerin (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.
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 SilicaThis ingredient is a synthetic polymer that mainly works as a film former. It creates a thin, flexible film on the surface of your skin. Once applied, it helps improves wear, durability, and resistance to water/smudging.
Due to its large molecule size, it sits on top of your skin rather than absorbing into it.
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 AcetateWater. 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!
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