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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 17.5%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantMethyl Dihydroabietate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Palmitate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
EmollientEthyl Ferulate
AntioxidantBisabolol
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingIsostearic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantDecapeptide-52
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Propylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeZinc Oxide 17.5%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Decapeptide-52, Oryza Sativa Starch, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Lactic Acid
BufferingSilver Chloride
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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