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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Oxide 12%, Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethanolamine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Carbonate
SolventMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentArtemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Methicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ceresin, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethanolamine, Betaine, Silica, Sorbitan Olivate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Parfum, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Talc, CI 77499, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Carbonate, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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!
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