What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Mentha Piperita Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningSteareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-20
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Olea Europaea Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
Abrasive
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Zinc Oxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mentha Piperita Leaf Water, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Dimethicone, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Water, Phenoxyethanol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Piroctone Olamine, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMethylpropanediol
SolventPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingRhamnose
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Octocrylene, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, CI 77891, Methylpropanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77492, Decyl Glucoside, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77491, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Mannitol, Xylitol, CI 77499, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Rhamnose, Propylene Glycol, Ectoin, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2026.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin (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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
