What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantCarica Papaya Seed Oil
HumectantRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Lactic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantRosa Moschata Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTin Oxide
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Lauroyl Lysine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Carbonate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, CI 77891
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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.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or Vitamin C.
This ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
It helps with dark spot fading by interfering with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. Like other forms of vitamin C, this ingredient encourages the skin to create more collagen.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when combined with acetyl zingerone.
Learn more about Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 PropanediolWater. 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