What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Sodium Benzoate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, PEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSucrose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPullulan
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pullulan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, T-Butyl Alcohol
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
Tocopherol 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!
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