What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 3.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 14%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Tridecane
Perfuming
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Stearyl Citrate
EmollientTrioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Maris Limus Extract
Skin ProtectingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Glyceryl Ether
EmollientSodium Phytate
Glycerin
Humectant
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 3.7%, Zinc Oxide 14%, Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tridecane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Stearyl Citrate, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dextrin Palmitate, Maris Limus Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Glyceryl Ether, Sodium Phytate, Glycerin, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Phenylpropanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Colloidal Oatmeal 1%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Colloidal Oatmeal 1%, Water, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Water. 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. Remember to 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
