What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 10.087%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveEthyl Ferulate
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPongamol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
PerfumingSolidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantMannitol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
AntioxidantErgothioneine
AntioxidantAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 10.087%, Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C13-15 Alkane, Niacinamide, Mica, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Silica, Ethyl Ferulate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Myristyl Glucoside, CI 77492, Pongamol, Caprylyl Glycol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Mannitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77491, CI 77499, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Ergothioneine, Astaxanthin
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 9%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 9%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTriethyl Citrate
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPullulan
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentBetaine
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 9%, Water, Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Triethyl Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Sodium Polyacrylate, Betaine, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Linalool, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Amyl Cinnamal, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
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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
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 GlycolHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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