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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventC13-15 Alkane
SolventDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberMagnesium Sulfate
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingHexyl Laurate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
HumectantVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTromethamine
BufferingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSilica
AbrasiveTriethyl Citrate
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
MaskingParfum
MaskingIron 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 ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc 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 Extract, Citrus Limon Leaf Cell Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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 Sulfate