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Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingBetaine
HumectantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHydroxystearic Acid
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSucrose Distearate
EmollientLauric Acid
CleansingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Centella Asiatica Extract, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydroxystearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus Ferment, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Phytosphingosine, Asiatic Acid, Sucrose Distearate, Lauric Acid, Phytosterols
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
SmoothingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingArgemone Mexicana Seed Oil
EmollientPyrus Malus Flower Water
EmollientWater, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer-2, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Trideceth-6, Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Flower Water
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Ingredients Explained
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Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineYou 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 GlycolButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateDibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateDiethylamino 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 BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol 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