What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTrehalose
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gluconolactone, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Trehalose, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Copolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyamide-8
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Methyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77891, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isododecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextrin Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyamide-8, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77288, CI 77492
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene 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 GlycolButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractWater. 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
