What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingUndecane
EmollientTris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Tridecane
Perfuming
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Fumaric Acid
BufferingMaleic Acid
BufferingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Undecane, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Parfum, Tridecane, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Aspartic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Citral, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Maleic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-9
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Mica, Dextrin Palmitate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 60, Polysilicone-9, Potassium Hydroxide, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Parfum
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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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene 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 GlycolGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
