What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Magnesium Stearate, Mica, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Polyester-7, Polyglutamic Acid, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, CI 77891, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trihydroxystearin, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Water, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Galactoarabinan
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Oxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Arginine, Cetyl Alcohol, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Dimethicone, Galactoarabinan, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algin, Oxothiazolidine, Tocopherol, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 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 77891Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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