What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 2.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 17%
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 2.1%, Zinc Oxide 17%, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Ubiquinone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Punica Granatum Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientGlyceryl Dilaurate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ferric Hexapeptide-35
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Isopropyl Myristate, Squalane, Dimethicone, Sucrose Polystearate, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Niacinamide, Ceramide EOP, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ferric Hexapeptide-35, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Laurate, Cetyl Esters, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxystearic Acid, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Pvp, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
This 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 ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
