What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPolyester-8
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAcrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeNiacinamide
SmoothingDisodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantRice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantHydroxystearic Acid
CleansingWater, Isoamyl Laurate, Alcohol Denat., Polyester-8, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Propanediol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Rice Amino Acids, Proline, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxystearic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyurethane-62
Benzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingPropanediol
SolventLecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingErythritol
HumectantHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyurethane-62, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, CI 77492, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-6, Tocopherol, CI 77499, CI 77491, Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Erythritol, Hibiscus Esculentus 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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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 PropanediolWater. 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