What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate
Emollient
Pentapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingInulin
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder
Abrasive
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
SurfactantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Mannitol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 6%, Zinc Oxide 5%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Triethylhexanoin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Triolein, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate, Pentapeptide-21, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Resveratrol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder, Zinc Sulfate, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Butylene Glycol, Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Diatomaceous Earth, Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearic Acid, Maltodextrin, Mannitol, Mica, Nylon-12, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Ammonium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Squalane
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSteareth-100
Gel FormingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Squalane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Steareth-100, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Ectoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Myristic Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Salicylic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 SilicaStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
