What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 17%
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingInositol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Lactate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polysilicone-11
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 17%, Isododecane, Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Squalane, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Taurine, Inositol, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Potassium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polysilicone-11, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Perlite
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Propanediol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Perlite, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
