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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2.8%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
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Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
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Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
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Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
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Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
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Citrus Limon Peel Oil
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
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Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingGeraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPeucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningAnogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Centaurium Erythraea Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Algin
Glucosamine Hcl
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-6
HumectantDi-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Trehalose
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 2.8%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Cholesterol, Micrococcus Lysate, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Trisiloxane, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Algin, Glucosamine Hcl, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-6, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Steareth-21, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Linoleic Acid, Trehalose, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, BHT, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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