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Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Surfactant
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDimethiconol/​Propylsilsesquioxane/​Silicate Crosspolymer
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-10
HumectantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientZinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, Propanediol, CI 77491, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, CI 77499, Dimethiconol/​Propylsilsesquioxane/​Silicate Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-10, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Squalane, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglutamic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide
Zinc Oxide 12.74%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 12.74%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Undecane, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Niacinamide, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tridecane, Ectoin, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Bisabolol, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglycerin-6, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzoic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 15%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventIsocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 15%, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, C15-19 Alkane, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Jojoba Esters, Tribehenin, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Lactobacillus, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Viola Tricolor Extract, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Powder
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentHemidesmus Indicus Root Powder
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Oleate, Methylpropanediol, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Diatomaceous Earth, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Phenylpropanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Niacinamide, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Powder, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Hemidesmus Indicus Root Powder, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Pisum Sativum Seed Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient.
It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation.
A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin.
In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.
You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Learn more about BisabololWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. It also has skin protectant and skin soothing properties.
Zinc oxide is one of the most effective broad-spectrum UV filters. It protects against UVB, UVAII, and UVAI. In comparison to its counterpart titanium dioxide, zinc oxide provides uniform and extended UVA protection.
Another great benefit? This ingredient is highly photostable so it won't degrade easily under sunlight.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters are widely believed to primarily reflect UV light.
However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Zinc oxide has great skin soothing properties so you'll likely find this in sunscreens formulated for sensitive skin or babies/children. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
Regulatory agencies consider zinc oxide to be non-toxic and safe. It has also been shown to not penetrate the skin.
Unfortunately, this ingredient does leave a visible white cast. This is why mineral sunscreens are often less cosmetically elegant than chemical or hybrid ones.
In cosmetics, zinc oxide can be found in both non-nano and nano-sized forms. The nano version is used to reduce white cast and improve the texture of sunscreen formulas.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-zinc oxide's impact on marine ecosystems and whether it can be absorbed into skin.
Regarding marine ecosystems and coral reefs, there is no conclusive evidence that any form of zinc oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm. 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.
There has also been some stir about whether micronized or nano zinc oxide has potential photoxicity and absorption through the skin/lungs.
An in-vitro (done in a test tube or petri dish) study demonstrated micronized zinc oxide to have potential phototoxicity. There's no need to fret; the EU Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has stated, "The relevance of these findings needs to be clarified by appropriate investigations in vivo." Or in other words, further studies done on living organisms are needed to prove this.
Current research shows zinc oxide nanoparticles do not penetrate intact or sunburned skin. They either remain on the surface or in the outermost layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
Zinc oxide is one of only two classified mineral UV filters with titanium dioxide being the other one.
Fun fact: Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide
