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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventC13-15 Alkane
SolventDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tromethamine
BufferingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Dimethicone, C9-12 Alkane, C13-15 Alkane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Mica, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tromethamine, Saccharomyces Ferment, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Triethyl Citrate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauroyl Lysine, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Parfum, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 20%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Pyrus Malus Juice, Vitis Vinifera Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Citrus Limon Leaf Cell Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateThis 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.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
