What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropylene Carbonate
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Isododecane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Coco-Caprylate, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Ceramide Ng, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDiglycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Dextran
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide, Water, Coconut Alkanes, Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Isododecane, Silica, Dibutyl Adipate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Nonapeptide-1, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47, Collagen Amino Acids, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Dextran, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77266
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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.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateDimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsododecane 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.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, 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
