What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Homosalate, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, CI 77891, Alpha-Arbutin, Tranexamic Acid, Tocopherol, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Chlorphenesin, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Laurate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phytate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Zinc Oxide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, CI 77007, Allantoin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodecanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, BHT, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Chloride, Panthenol, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, 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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (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 skin’s 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
