What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 4%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningLaureth-1
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Homosalate 5.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 4%, Water, Laureth-1, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Nonapeptide-1, Lecithin, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Troxerutin, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC15-23 Alkane
SolventC13-14 Alkane
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Mandelic Acid, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Squalane, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C15-23 Alkane, C13-14 Alkane, Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol 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 PropanediolSclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumWater. 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
