What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 10.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Ceteareth-20
CleansingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Lecithin
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 10.5%, Water, Cyclomethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Squalane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lecithin, Retinol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract, Octocrylene, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethyl Ferulate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
