What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zinc Oxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Disiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Madecassoside, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Panthenol
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Xylitol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Bisabolol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Palmitate, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Arginine, Phytosterols, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
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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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
