What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Petroselinum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, CI 77891, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77491, Glyceryl Caprylate, Bakuchiol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 77499, Adenosine, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Petroselinum Sativum Extract, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientWater, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Bentonite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Elastin
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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.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
