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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Titanium Dioxide 7.3%
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 6.9%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningTrioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSteareth-2
EmulsifyingStearyl Heptanoate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveLecithin
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientBetula Alba Bark Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasiveSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
CleansingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantSodium Rna
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhytantriol
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCellulose
AbsorbentMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantStearyl Dimethicone
EmollientAscorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
AntioxidantNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
AntioxidantLinolenic Acid
CleansingPantethine
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingCeteth-2
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingSteareth-20
CleansingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Stearate
CleansingNylon-12
Citric Acid
BufferingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientNylon-6
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 7.3%, Zinc Oxide 6.9%, Water, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Steareth-2, Stearyl Heptanoate, Silica, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Linoleic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Caprylyl Methicone, Sorbitol, Sodium Rna, PEG-40 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytantriol, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cellulose, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Pantethine, Bisabolol, Ceteth-2, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Steareth-20, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Stearate, Nylon-12, Citric Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Nylon-6, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCetyl Ricinoleate
EmollientSteareth-2
EmulsifyingDi-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSteareth-21
CleansingAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark Extract
MaskingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
AntioxidantCholesterol
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAscorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
AntioxidantCyclodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTrehalose
HumectantNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPantethine
EmollientLinolenic Acid
CleansingOryzanol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSqualane
EmollientLinoleic Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantUrea
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyethylene
AbrasiveIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sorbic Acid
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLinalool
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Water, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Steareth-2, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Polysilicone-11, Pentylene Glycol, Steareth-21, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Cholesterol, Phospholipids, Maltodextrin, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Trehalose, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Pantethine, Linolenic Acid, Oryzanol, Lecithin, Squalane, Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Isopropyl Myristate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Carbomer, Tromethamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Pvp, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyquaternium-51, Carbomer, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness.
Betula Alba Bark Extract is from the birch tree named Betula Alba.
Extract from Betula Alba tree can help sooth and protect the skin. Betula Alba contains tannins and triterpenes. Tannins have antioxidant and astringent properties. Triterpenes have been shown to help heal wounds.
Betula Alba Bark Extract may also be used to add scent to a product or to cover an unpleasant scent.
Learn more about Betula Alba Bark ExtractButylene 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 GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWe don't have a description for Hordeum Vulgare Extract yet.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinLinoleic Acid is also known as Vitamin F. It is a fatty acid with emollient and skin conditioning properties. Our top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier hydrated and strong while prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing. Needless to say, linoleic acid is crucial for having a strong skin barrier.
One study found applying linoleic acid rich sunflower oil to be more effective at repairing the skin barrier than oleic rich olive oil.
Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid, meaning our bodies cannot create it on its own. We need to get linoleic acid through foods such as nuts and vegetable oils.
Acne-prone skin tends to have linoleic acid and high levels of oleic acid.
Linoleic acid can also help treat acne by softening sebum to prevent clogged pores. Another study found using 2.5% linoleic acid gel for 4 weeks showed a 25% reduction in small comedones.
This ingredient can also help lighten hyperpigmentation or sun spots by disrupting the melanin production process. It also helps your skin shed melanin pigment from your skin caused by UV exposure.
Due to its role in the production of the fatty acid prostaglandin, linoleic acid can also help reduce inflammation and support wound healing.
Linoleic acid is not always fungal-acne safe; it may trigger flare-ups in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Linoleic AcidLinolenic Acid is also known as "ALA" or alpha-linolenic acid. It is a fatty acid used to hydrate skin and hair.
This ingredient can help with soothing irritated skin and reducing hyperpigmentation by disrupting the melanin production process.
Fun fact: This ingredient is considered an essential fatty acid for humans. This means our bodies cannot naturally produce it and we must get it from food.
Some foods rich in linolenic acid include: walnuts, fish oils, soy, and canola.
A deficiency in linolenic acid may be linked to skin disorders like eczema.
Another essential fatty acid is Linoleic Acid.
Learn more about Linolenic AcidNordihydroguaiaretic Acid is an antioxidant.
We don't have a description for Pantethine yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is from the yeast Saccharomyces. This ingredient is created from the cell walls of Saccharomyces.
As a humectant, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Saccharomyces is also known as brewer's yeast and was traditionally used to make beer.
Learn more about Saccharomyces Lysate ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSteareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
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!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.