What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Carbonate
SolventOctyldodecanol
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica
AbrasiveCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-6
HumectantMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate, Octyldodecanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 77491, CI 77891, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglycerin-6, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPolybutene
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Butylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Polybutene, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Panthenol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77492, Mica, CI 77491, CI 73360, CI 77007, Iron Oxides
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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.
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
Butylene 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 GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Disteardimonium 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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water