What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Stabilising
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-25
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Yeast Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isododecane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Ceteareth-25, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Hydrolyzed Silk, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Ceramide Ns, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-D
Solvent
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-D, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Laurate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betaine, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 Water
