What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 15%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ammonium Styrene/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide 15%, Ammonium Styrene/Ma Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Astaxanthin, Bisabolol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Diamond Powder, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Isostearic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tranexamic Acid, Triacontanyl Pvp, Water, Xanthan Gum
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7.3%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Polyamide-8
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingOctyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 7.3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Isododecane, Silica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica Silylate, Polyamide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Parfum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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 Water
