What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 4%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Isohexadecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMeadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingLecithin
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Meadowfoam Estolide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyester-7, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Mannitol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Diatomaceous Earth, Zinc Sulfate, Silica, Tocopherol
Titanium Dioxide 3.15%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 4.08%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOleic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pullulan
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 3.15%, Zinc Oxide 4.08%, Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Macadamiate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Bisabolol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Diheptyl Succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Oleic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Parfum, Tromethamine, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Argania Spinosa Leaf Extract, Silica, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Pullulan, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Linalool, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Limonene, Cinnamal, Tocopherol
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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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
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 causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
