What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyacrylate-13
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
C12-15 Alcohols
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientThymol Trimethoxycinnamate
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Glucose
Humectant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Parfum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Limonene, C12-15 Alcohols, Glyceryl Caprylate, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Linalool, Morus Alba Root Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Citronellol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, BHT, Citral, Geraniol, Glucose, Benzyl Benzoate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Sebacate, CI 77891, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Isostearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, CI 77491, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propanediol, Water, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholDiethylamino 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 BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconePropanediol 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 PropanediolEcamsule is a UV-A absorber (290–400 nm) patented by L'Oreal. It is derived from benzylidene camphor, making it highly photostable.
Ecamsule is able to prevent UV from reaching the skin. It absorbs UV and releases it as thermal energy.
It does this by:
The pH of ecamsule needs to be neutralized due to it being an acid. Triethanolamine is a pH adjusting ingredient often used with ecamsule.
This sunscreen ingredient is approved for use in the EU, Canada, and Asia. In the US, you will only find this ingredient in select L'Oreal products.
Learn more about Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidTocopherol (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 TocopherolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
