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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
SmoothingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantOctocrylene
UV AbsorberAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberTetrasodium EDTA
Lecithin
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Triethylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lecithin, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventMaleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters
Trisiloxane
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantDibutyl Adipate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
AbrasiveCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningHaberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPolymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingWater, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters, Trisiloxane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dibutyl Adipate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Arachidyl Glucoside
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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