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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberOctocrylene
UV AbsorberBenzophenone-3
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientHydrated Silica
AbrasiveCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
AbrasiveCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Stearoxy Dimethicone
EmollientPEG-8 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantSodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica
Benzyl Alcohol
PerfumingMethylparaben
PreservativePropylparaben
PreservativeButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrated Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Chloride, Beeswax, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Stearoxy Dimethicone, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Octyldodecanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingEthyl Methicone
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientChrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
AntioxidantZinc Oxide, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethyl Methicone, Silica, Cetyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Behenate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSilica, 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 SilicaChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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