What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Adipate, Polyethylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ozokerite, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Carbonate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopherol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Extract, CI 77891, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycerin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Honey Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Water, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lactobacillus, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
