What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
PEG-9 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, CI 77891, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Malic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Acetyl Cysteine, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Ceramide EOP, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C13-16 Isoalkane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Heptyl Undecylenate, PEG-9 Dimethicone, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydrated Silica, Lecithin, Hydrogen Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, 2,3-Butanediol, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Sulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingMagnesium Aluminometasilicate
AbsorbentMethylparaben
Preservative
Bisabolol
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Octocrylene, C14-22 Alcohols, Benzophenone-3, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexyl Triazone, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Magnesium Aluminometasilicate, Methylparaben, Bisabolol, Silica, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, BHT, CI 17200, CI 42090
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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.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateGlycerin 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 GlycerinOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocrylenePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
