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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingSwertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isododecane, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Allantoin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 77288, Sodium Citrate, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDibutyl Adipate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butyloctyl Salicylate, CI 77891, Dibutyl Adipate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bacillus Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Stearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Acetyl Glutamine, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, CI 77288, CI 77007, CI 77492
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCi 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
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