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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butane
Propane
Isobutane
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientEthyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Bisabolol
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Opunta Dillenii Extract
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantButane, Propane, Isobutane, Water, Isododecane, Ethyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethyl Salicylate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Octocrylene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Niacinamide, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Methicone, Vinyldimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bisabolol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Fructose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Opunta Dillenii Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Ceramide 3, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tripeptide-1, CI 77400
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Denatured Lysozyme
AntimicrobialSolanum Lycopersicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
C12-15 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pullulan
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Denatured Lysozyme, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Extract, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, C12-15 Pareth-12, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButylene 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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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