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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 21.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Erythritol
Humectant
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc Oxide 21.1%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Erythritol, Lauryl Laurate, Propanediol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyl Ferulate, Sucrose Polystearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Coco-Glucoside, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Caramel, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Beta-Sitosterol, Gluconolactone, Squalene, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Arginine, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHelianthus 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 OilPropanediol 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
