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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHeptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides, Adenosine, Ectoin, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Copper Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingMagnesium Aluminometasilicate
AbsorbentMethylparaben
Preservative
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Octocrylene, C14-22 Alcohols, Benzophenone-3, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexyl Triazone, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Magnesium Aluminometasilicate, Methylparaben, Bisabolol, Silica, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, BHT, CI 17200, CI 42090
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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.
Diethylamino 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 (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range.
This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power.
Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone.
It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin.
Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity.
In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation.
Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in the EU, Japan, and other markets that allow it. However, this ingredient is not approved yet in the US or Canada.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlycerin (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 GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecanePhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
