What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Iron Oxides, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Titanium Dioxide 8.31%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Alumina
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Dilaurate
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Skin ConditioningTalc
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventIsododecane
EmollientAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingGlucose
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentIsoceteth-10
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 8.31%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Alumina, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sucrose Dilaurate, Xylitol, Jojoba Esters, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Talc, Propylene Carbonate, Isododecane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Glucose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Pisum Sativum Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Isoceteth-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Myristic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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 GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, 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 CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative.
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.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
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