What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Betaine, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentWater, Silica, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
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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.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
