What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 8.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 11.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Perfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Algae Extract
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isomalt
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 8.5%, Titanium Dioxide 11.5%, Water, Coconut Alkanes, Dimethicone, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, CI 77163, Silica, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Perfluorodecalin, Zinc PCA, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isomalt, Phospholipids, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Xanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-Carotene, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sorbic Acid, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Ergothioneine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Alumina, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oligopeptide-10
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Olivate
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Disodium EDTA
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBenzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oligopeptide-10, Cetearyl Olivate, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium 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 SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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