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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
HumectantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningHydrated Silica
AbrasiveHydrogen Dimethicone
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantDimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol
Octocrylene 3%
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor 2%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Triazone 2%
UV AbsorberAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTetrasodium EDTA
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningSilicon
AbrasiveStearic Acid
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOctocrylene 3%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor 2%, Ethylhexyl Triazone 2%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Water, Silicon, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum
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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.
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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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