What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCocoglycerides
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Carnitine
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Trisodium EDTA
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol Denat., CI 77891, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cocoglycerides, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Carnitine, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 20.15%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tridecane
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 20.15%, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Mica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ergothioneine, 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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
