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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethicone
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingOlive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialInulin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSqualane
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingPEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
StabilisingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Punica Granatum Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Inulin, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentTocopherol
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Dipropylene Glycol, CI 77891, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
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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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoatePolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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