What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethicone Silylate
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Mica, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Silica, Squalane, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
Sucrose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberGlycerin
Humectant
Schinus Terebinthifolia Seed Extract
AstringentDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Sucrose, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Silica, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Water, Oryza Sativa Starch, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Glycerin, Schinus Terebinthifolia Seed Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Tin Oxide, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, CI 45410, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSilica, 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 ChlorideTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopherol 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!
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