What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyurethane-79
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
2-Methylbutyric Acid
Perfuming
Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Dimethylhydroxy Furanone
MaskingTrans-2-Hexenal
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Stevioside
MaskingGamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyurethane-79, Polyester-7, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, 2-Methylbutyric Acid, Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil, Benzaldehyde, Dimethylhydroxy Furanone, Trans-2-Hexenal, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethyl Acetate, Stevioside, Gamma-Undecalactone, Vanillin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Citric Acid
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polybutene
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ceteareth-25
CleansingHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Dextrin Palmitate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Water, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Bakuchiol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ceteareth-25, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Behenic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ceramide Ns, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, CI 19140, CI 15850
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCitric 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 AcidDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
