What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
SmoothingSilica
AbrasiveButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberOctocrylene
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHomosalate
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientAmps/Hema Crosspolymer
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Glucoside
CleansingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveZinc PCA
HumectantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Eos
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Homosalate, Tapioca Starch, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Amps/Hema Crosspolymer, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 20, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Zinc PCA, Sorbitan Olivate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Eos, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientBetaine
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGlycolic Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 42090, Glycolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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