What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Acetamide Mea
HumectantVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingPalmitamide Mea
Sarcosine
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPiper Nigrum Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, PCA Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Acetamide Mea, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Palmitamide Mea, Sarcosine, Squalane, Sodium Citrate, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Madecassoside, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-75 Stearate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingIsohexadecane
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientMelanin
Skin ProtectingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, Ceteareth-20, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 80, PEG-75 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Isohexadecane, Disodium EDTA, Benzophenone-3, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Melanin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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
