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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hectorite
AbsorbentHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Undecane
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingTridecane
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Menthyl PCA
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C13-15 Alkane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Phenethyl Benzoate, Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Undecane, CI 77492, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Tridecane, CI 77491, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Adenosine, Polyglycerin-6, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthyl PCA, Tocopherol, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlycerin (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 GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
