What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 12%, Water, Squalane, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Titanium Dioxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Silica Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, C9-12 Alkane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Lecithin, Silica, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
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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.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidPropanediol 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 PropanediolSilica, 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 ChlorideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 Water
