What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 22.75%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAdansonia Digitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 22.75%, Water, Coco-Caprylate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Gluconolactone, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, CI 77492, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, CI 77499, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Proline
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientCeteareth-30
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHomosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Ceteareth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Hyaluronic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
