What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantOctocrylene
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberDibutyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberTribehenin
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Parfum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-94
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-95
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tribehenin, Niacinamide, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, T-Butyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-94, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-95
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Glycerin
HumectantMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningShea Butter Ethyl Esters
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhytic Acid
Propanediol
SolventPullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingTartaric Acid
BufferingGluconic Acid
Silica
AbrasiveWater, Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Phytic Acid, Propanediol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Silica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum