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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 6%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventBis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
AntioxidantBetaine
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Caprylyl Methicone, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Bioflavonoids, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Zinc Oxide 15.5%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientTanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientBisabolol
AntioxidantPullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientHeptyl Undecylenate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Zinc Oxide 15.5%, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ferulic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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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.
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 SilicaWater. 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 Water