What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 0.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 17%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Hydrogen Dimethicone
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBuddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide 0.7%, Zinc Oxide 17%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Coco-Caprylate, Isododecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone, CI 77492, Water, Isostearic Acid, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Bisabolol, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone, CI 77491, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77499, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Polysorbate 20, Resveratrol, Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentapeptide-21
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingCeteareth-25
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone, Yeast Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sclerotium Gum, Bisabolol, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Phytate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilBisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient.
It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation.
A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin.
In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.
You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Learn more about BisabololDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
