What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientEpilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningAverrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
MaskingCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
EmollientCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica Silylate, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveAlumina
AbrasiveAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingStearic Acid
CleansingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingMichelia Alba Leaf Oil
MaskingAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
AstringentPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
AntimicrobialCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingTagetes Erecta Flower Extract
PerfumingLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAverrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Alumina, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Stearic Acid, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Adenosine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Tocopherol
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
We don't have a description for Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract yet.
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 GlycolCymbopogon Martini Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the herb palmarosa, Cymbopogon martini, Gramineae
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
We don't have a description for Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract yet.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed OilWater. 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