What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
C15-19 Alkane
SolventAmylopectin
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Bentonite
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTridecane
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Quartz
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Amylopectin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Triheptanoin, Undecane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Allantoin, Arginine, Bentonite, Xanthan Gum, Tridecane, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Coco-Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Quartz, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentSilanetriol
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Bentonite
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Propanediol, Isoamyl Laurate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethoxydiglycol, Panthenol, Ectoin, Corn Starch Modified, Silanetriol, Adenosine, Bentonite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucosyl Ceramide, Phospholipids, Cholesterol, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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
