What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Zinc Oxide 20%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Pyrus Malus Juice, Vitis Vinifera Juice, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Bisabolol, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Silica, Iron Oxides, Jojoba Esters, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Colloidal Oatmeal 1%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC15-19 Alkane
SolventMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Amylopectin
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingP-Anisic Acid
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Colloidal Oatmeal 1%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, C15-19 Alkane, Maltodextrin, Amylopectin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Pentylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Levulinate, Calcium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, P-Anisic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolXanthan 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
