What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 13.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingMethylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingPolyether-1
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%, Homosalate 13.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Niacinamide, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemisia Annua Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Polyether-1, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 0.1%
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientThymol Trimethoxycinnamate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
C12-15 Alcohols
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citral
Perfuming
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Water, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Limonene, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Aluminum Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 0.1%, Glyceryl Caprylate, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Alumina, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Stearic Acid, C12-15 Alcohols, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Linalool, Ceramide NP, Citral, T-Butyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid
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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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateGlycerin 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 GlycerinHomosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
