What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Titanium Dioxide 6.3%
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 4%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPolydiethylsiloxane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientLaureth-4
EmulsifyingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone Silylate
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 6.3%, Zinc Oxide 4%, Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polydiethylsiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Laureth-4, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Silylate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Isostearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Silica
AbrasiveSilica Silylate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDextrin Palmitate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Silica Silylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Triacontanyl Pvp, Carbomer, Stearyl Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolButyloctyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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