What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Water, 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 ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Glycol Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Collagen, Avena Sativa Peptide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin
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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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideWater. 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
