What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 20%, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydroxyapatite, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethyl Linoleate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Rice Amino Acids, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza Sativa Extract, Proline, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Homosalate 6%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 6%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientParfum
Masking
Homosalate 6%, Octocrylene 6%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Isododecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trihydroxystearin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica Silylate, Polysilicone-11, Hydroxyapatite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethyl Linoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or Vitamin C.
This ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
It helps with dark spot fading by interfering with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. Like other forms of vitamin C, this ingredient encourages the skin to create more collagen.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when combined with acetyl zingerone.
Learn more about Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEthyl Linoleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilHydroxyapatite is an exfoliant. It can be good for oily skin.
Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractWe don't have a description for Oryza Sativa Germ Extract yet.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
