What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, CI 77492, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Disiloxane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Folic Acid, Squalane, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Biotin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 77891, Isododecane, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Pantothenic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Thiamine Hcl, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Ceramide NP, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Methicone, Sodium Chloride, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Saccharide Isomerate, Pyridoxine, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Titanium Dioxide, Tribehenin, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Sea Water
HumectantUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Codium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningCeteth-10
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
2-Methylpropanol
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pearl Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Sea Water, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Ceteth-10, Tromethamine, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, 2-Methylpropanol
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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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
