What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventSilica
AbrasiveMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Stearic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingUndecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTridecane
PerfumingPolyglycerin-6
HumectantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Undecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tridecane, Polyglycerin-6, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientBoron Nitride
AbsorbentTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventPolymethyl Methacrylate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingAlumina
AbrasiveCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
EmollientSimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Citronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBHT
AntioxidantHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingThymol Trimethoxycinnamate
AntioxidantSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Benzoate
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeDiamond Powder
AbrasiveXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Phenyl Trimethicone, Homosalate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Boron Nitride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Niacinamide, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77492, Sodium Chloride, Alumina, CI 77163, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Simethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Dipropylene Glycol, BHT, Hydroxycitronellal, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Diamond Powder, Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491CI 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.
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 PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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