What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Leather Coral Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-13
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolystyrene
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arginine, Leather Coral Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-13, PEG-40 Stearate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
PEG-6
HumectantTrisodium EDTA
Talc
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Synthetic Ruby
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Isododecane
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Octocrylene, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Sodium Chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Polysilicone-15, PEG-6, Trisodium EDTA, Talc, Citric Acid, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Dimethicone, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Sodium Metabisulfite, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Parfum, Zea Mays Starch, Water, Soluble Collagen, Synthetic Ruby, Zinc Oxide, Isopropyl Myristate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Lauryl Betaine, Isostearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, BHT, Sodium Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Isododecane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
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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.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene 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 GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
