What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide 7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-20
CleansingCellulose
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingHomosalate 8%, Zinc Oxide 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Steareth-20, Cellulose, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Steareth-2, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Glycine Soja Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Benzoic Acid, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingPerlite
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Stearate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Oleate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sucrose
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Laurate
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Perlite, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Sodium Oleate, Parfum, Sucrose, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Isethionate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Laurate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coumarin, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 15985, CI 42090, CI 77499, CI 61570, CI 17200
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Water. 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!
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