What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient
3-4 / 1 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 UV Protection IconMineral UV Filter IconGood for Oily Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Polyethylene

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient
Coconut Derived Icon

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

UV Absorber

Reviews

3.29
Overall rating
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Great Value 46% Absorbs Well 38% Light 38%
2.00
Overall rating
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1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Broke Me Out 100% Expensive 100%

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

This ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.

In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.

PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.

Learn more about Polymethyl Methacrylate
Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

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 Propanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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

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