What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Mica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Squalane, Caffeine, Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Isohexadecane, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantUndecane
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTridecane
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Decyl Cocoate, Sucrose Polystearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Undecane, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycine Soja Protein, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Superoxide Dismutase, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Citric Acid, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopheryl 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
