What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Methicone
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicRosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAbies Alba Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialTalc
Abrasive
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Zinc Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Methicone, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Oak Root Extract, Abies Alba Seed Extract, Mica, CI 77492, Tin Oxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Zinc Chloride, Talc, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Zinc Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Aquatica Extract
TonicCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingC10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tranexamic Acid, Glyceryl Glucoside, Capryloyl Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Sarcosine
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
