What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Nylon 6/12
AbsorbentTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-75 Stearate
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Lactobacillus/Collagen/Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Leaf Extract Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Broussonetia Papyrifera Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Rhus Semialata Extract
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclomethicone, Nylon 6/12, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Octocrylene, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus/Collagen/Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Leaf Extract Ferment Lysate, Dimethicone, Lecithin, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Broussonetia Papyrifera Bark Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Rhus Semialata Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientNylon 6/12
AbsorbentOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
C15-19 Alkane
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Canola Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Nylon 6/12, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Canola Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Ectoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Magnesium Chloride, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWe don't have a description for Nylon 6/12 yet.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocrylenePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
