What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Water, Zinc Oxide, Dibutyl Adipate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Niacinamide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Carnosine, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Water, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Nylon-12, Silica, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Carbomer, Glycerin, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Dna
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butyloctyl 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 SalicylateCaprylyl 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinTocopherol 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 Water
