What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Beheneth-25
CleansingDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Silica, Isododecane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Beheneth-25, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, CI 15850, Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Methicone
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Talc
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentPrunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, CI 77491, CI 77492, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citrulline, 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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 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 77492Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
