What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningArabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingIsoceteth-10
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Cholate
Skin ConditioningThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alcohol, Water, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Glycerin, Hydrochloric Acid, Isoceteth-10, Lecithin, Micrococcus Lysate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Plankton Extract, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cholate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Caffeic Acid
Antioxidant
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Melanin
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Plankton Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenyl Triacetate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Oxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Alumina, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Phenethyl Benzoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Physalis Angulata Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Melanin, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Plankton Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Isohexadecane, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Phenylpropanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenyl Triacetate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Arginine, Ethyl Linoleate, Oleyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Oxothiazolidine, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Plankton Extract yet.
Water. 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
