What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butane
Propane
Isobutane
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Piper Methysticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButane, Propane, Isobutane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isododecane, Water, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica, Methicone, Menthyl Lactate, Caprylyl Methicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Mentha Aquatica Extract
Tonic1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCarnitine
CleansingFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacin
Smoothing
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Water, CI 77891, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Homosalate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mentha Aquatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Alumina, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tromethamine, CI 77492, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Panthenol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, CI 77491, Polysorbate 80, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77499, Hedera Helix Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Ascorbic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Biotin, Carnitine, Folic Acid, Niacin, Riboflavin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Glutathione
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidDiethylamino 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 BenzoateDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (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.
This extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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
