What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Surfactant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Silylate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Squalene
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingBentonite
Absorbent
Cellulose Acetate
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Iron Oxides
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, CI 77891, Silica Silylate, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sea Salt, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Squalene, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10, Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Magnesium Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Bentonite, Cellulose Acetate, Phenylpropanol, Hydrated Silica, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Iron Oxides, Linalool
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6%
UV Absorber
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate 4%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-11
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingIsododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Homosalate 4%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Polysilicone-11, Bisabolol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Physalis Angulata Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient.
It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation.
A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin.
In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.
You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Learn more about BisabololButyloctyl 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 SalicylateCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractChlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from a green microalga. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants.
Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin. This ingredient is made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll.
Fun fact: This ingredient is commonly used as food additive in Japan.
Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about Isododecane
