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Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeZinc 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 AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
HumectantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Niacinamide
SmoothingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethanolamine
BufferingBetaine
HumectantSilica
AbrasiveSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientParfum
MaskingPEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantTalc
AbrasiveCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Propylene Carbonate
SolventMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPsidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentArtemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialMethicone
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
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 is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
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.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water