What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 21%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentTapioca Starch
Citric Acid
Buffering
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 21%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glucose, Glycine Soja Oil, Phytosterols, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Tapioca Starch, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Sulfate
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Talc, Hexyl Laurate, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Adenosine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Methicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Tocopherol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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 WaterThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
