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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 4%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 2.6%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethicone
EmollientIsopropyl Isostearate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantRetinyl Propionate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBHT
AntioxidantTapioca Starch
Dimethiconol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Benzyl Alcohol
PerfumingMethylparaben
PreservativeEthylparaben
PreservativePropylparaben
PreservativeIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 4%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 2.6%, Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Isostearate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Propionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, BHT, Tapioca Starch, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentGlycerin
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLawsonia Inermis Flower Extract
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingPearl Powder
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Pearl Powder
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 Glycerin