What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Arginine
Masking
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Sodium Malate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSilver Oxide
AntimicrobialFullerenes
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientHydrogenated Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingMalic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, BHT, Zinc Oxide, Arginine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Lauroyl Lysine, Phytic Acid, Sodium Malate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pvp, Silver Oxide, Fullerenes, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lysolecithin, Malic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Desamido Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Procollagen
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Atelocollagen, Desamido Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Procollagen
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
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 GlycolGlycerin 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
