What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Copolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyamide-8
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Methyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77891, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isododecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextrin Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyamide-8, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77288, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientEthyl Hexanediol
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
7-Dehydrocholesteryl Palmitate
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Behenyl Alcohol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Arachidyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 7-Dehydrocholesteryl Palmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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.
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 preservatives
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractThis ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylateStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
