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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientParaffin
Perfuming
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mica, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, CI 77492, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Paraffin, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77491, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, CI 77499, Squalane
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingChromium Hydroxide Green
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ferric Chloride
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Benzoate
Masking
Cuprous Oxide
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSyringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHouttuynia Cordata Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Talc, Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pvp, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Zinc Oxide, Ferric Chloride, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Benzoate, Cuprous Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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 HydroxideThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientâs final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideTitanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as âmineralâ by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isnât as strong as zinc oxideâs, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide
