What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 0.84%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 3.04%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 5%, Titanium Dioxide 0.84%, Zinc Oxide 3.04%, Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tribehenin, Glycerin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Stearate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Olus Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Rosa Alba Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Centifolia Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantGeraniol
Perfuming
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingCitronellol
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Eugenol
Perfuming
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Talc, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, CI 77891, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin Palmitate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Mica, Paraffinum Liquidum, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hydrogen Dimethicone, CI 77492, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Olus Oil, Silica, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Methylparaben, Rosa Alba Leaf Cell Extract, Rosa Centifolia Leaf Cell Extract, Sodium Lactate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Alcohol, CI 77491, Palmitic Acid, CI 77499, Geraniol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Citronellol, Glycine Soja Sterols, Eugenol, Carnosine, Lactic Acid, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 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 GlycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (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 Water
