What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 10%
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyisobutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOryzanol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 10%, Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Oryzanol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 77492, CI 42090, CI 77891
Polybutene
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Vanillin
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tribehenin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Vanillin, CI 15850, CI 77891
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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.
Caprylic/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 TriglycerideCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
