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Zinc Oxide 17.5%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientTrioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate
CleansingPolysilicone-11
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingIsostearic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Citric Acid
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantZinc Oxide 17.5%, Water, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 10%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningPolyester-8
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientLauryl Lactate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingAniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
AstringentChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientBehenic Acid
CleansingCetyl Behenate
Isostearyl Isostearate
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPentasodium Triphosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Polyester-8, Acrylates Copolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isododecane, Lauryl Lactate, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Behenic Acid, Cetyl Behenate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Pentasodium Triphosphate, Citric Acid
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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.
This 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 TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum