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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 22.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Linseedate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Skin ProtectingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCerium Oxide
Alumina
Abrasive
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Zinc Oxide 22.5%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Linseedate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Mica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Triethyl Citrate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone, CI 77499, Cerium Oxide, Alumina, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Coconut Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Trehalose
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Triacontanyl Pvp, Glycerin, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Decyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, CI 77492, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Coco-Glucoside, Benzoic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Coconut Alcohol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, CI 77491, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tocopheryl Acetate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Trehalose, Propylene Glycol, CI 77499, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Polyquaternium-51
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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
