What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 17.5%
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolysilicone-11
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLinoleic Acid
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientTartaric Acid
BufferingAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingIsostearic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Zinc Oxide 17.5%, Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysilicone-11, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Mica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Tartaric Acid, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Squalane, CI 77891, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77491, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Chloride, Phytosphingosine, Oleic Acid, Lactic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCholesterol is a lipid that is naturally found in human skin and is one of the three key components of your skin barrier. In skincare, it is an emollient and barrier-repairing ingredient.
It works by fitting directly into the lipid layers of skin to help restore structure and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
This is a great ingredient for dry, compromised, or aging skin; our skin starts to produce less cholesterol with age.
Research shows cholesterol works best in combination with ceramides and fatty acids, the other two major components in your skin barrier.
Cholesterol is also a well-establish penetration enhancer and can help other actives absorb more effectively.
Cosmetic-grade cholesterol is usually derived from lanolin but plant and synthetic options also exist. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about their source of cholesterol.
Learn more about CholesterolTocopheryl 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