What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyether-1
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Iron Oxides
Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Glucoside, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Polyether-1, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 21%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialIron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 21%, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Olea Europaea Bud Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Silica, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholTocopheryl 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!
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.
