What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPiroctone Olamine
PreservativeAllantoin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberCitric Acid
BufferingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialMethylparaben
PreservativeWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Piroctone Olamine, Allantoin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethyl Caprylate
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Emulsion StabilisingMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPiroctone Olamine
PreservativeAllantoin
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-40
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventDecyl Glucoside
CleansingArginine
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
HumectantAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Phenoxyethyl Caprylate, Dibutyl Adipate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Piroctone Olamine, Allantoin, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Carbomer, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Piroctone Olamine is used to treat fungal infections and often found in anti-dandruff shampoo.
This ingredient is particularly effective against Malassezia, the root cause of dandruff.
Piroctone olamine is water-soluble.
Learn more about Piroctone OlaminePotassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateWater. 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