What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 2.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 6.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Undecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Tridecane
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventBenzoic Acid
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningIllite
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingWine Extract
Antioxidant
Sucrose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 2.9%, Zinc Oxide 6.1%, Water, Propanediol, Silica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Tridecane, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Stearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Benzoic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Illite, Kaolin, Tocopherol, Rosa Damascena Extract, Wine Extract, Sucrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Stabilising
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Stabilising
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexyl Laurate, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin 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 GlycerinChances 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 ChlorideTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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.
