What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-90 Sepiolite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingQuaternium-90 Montmorillonite
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlumina
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCellulose Acetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexanol
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Quaternium-90 Sepiolite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl Glucoside, Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Cellulose Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Magnesium Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexanol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77288, CI 77499
Titanium Dioxide 11.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 8.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDisodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Chloroacetic Acid
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 11.6%, Zinc Oxide 8.6%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Water, Niacinamide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Jojoba Esters, Bisabolol, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethiconol, Alumina, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Chloroacetic Acid, CI 77288, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaCi 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Niacinamide 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 NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
