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What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 15.11%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningClitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Inulin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Phytate
Lecithin
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 15.11%, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysilicone-11, Inulin, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Phytate, Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyurethane-35
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyurethane-35, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Lecithin, EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
