What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diglycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Myristate
EmollientBeheneth-2
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alumina
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Methylserine
Skin ConditioningStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Brassica Alba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningPyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Panthaica Root Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diglycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Myristate, Beheneth-2, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-15, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Parfum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 80, Methylserine, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Glucosamine, Disodium EDTA, Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol, BHT, Hydrolyzed Silk, Limonene, Tin Oxide, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Faex Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydrolyzed Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Zostera Marina Extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 14700, CI 15985, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Phytantriol
HumectantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methicone
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Kaolin, Phytantriol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butylene Glycol, Methicone, Octyldodecanol, Boron Nitride, Palmitic Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
