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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Artemisia Annua Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, CI 77891, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Panthenol, Phenethyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysilicone-15, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, C12-16 Alcohols, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Allantoin, Ectoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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 SalicylateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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