This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Magnesium PCA and Sodium PCA to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
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Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
SurfactantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventIron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Isohexadecane
EmollientTrilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBisabolol
AntioxidantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPEG-10
HumectantZinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Isododecane, Propanediol, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Methicone, Mica, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, CI 77491, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77499, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, PEG-10
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium PCA
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantZinc PCA
HumectantManganese PCA
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningChlamydomonas Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
AntioxidantSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium PCA, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Manganese PCA, Beta-Glucan, Chlamydomonas Extract, Sea Water, Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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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