What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.7%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 15%
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polybutene
Glyceryl Diisostearate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Diisostearate/Hydrogenated Rosinate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate 4.7%, Zinc Oxide 15%, Triethylhexanoin, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Polybutene, Glyceryl Diisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Diisostearate/Hydrogenated Rosinate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Tocopherol, Silica, CI 73360, CI 19140, CI 77499, CI 77891
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl PCA
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lauryl PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Silica, Tocopherol, Alumina, CI 77891, Mica
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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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Silica, 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 SilicaSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol 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
