What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberHomosalate
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterPolysilicone-15
UV FilterDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Ceteth-10
EmulsifyingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSteareth-21
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLinalool
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Ceteth-10, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Steareth-21, Tromethamine, Propylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantDisiloxane
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantOpuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCarex Humillis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantWater, Zinc Oxide, Disiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Propanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Carex Humillis Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinās lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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