What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 4%
UV AbsorberPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 4%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3%
UV AbsorberBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 2%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmollientPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventSilica
AbrasiveCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Grapefruit Seed Oil
StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenylpropanol
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 4%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3%, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 2%, Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Methylpropanediol, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pvp, Hydrogenated Grapefruit Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenylpropanol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Zinc Oxide 19.24%
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
AbrasiveOryza Sativa Bran
AbrasiveZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantOlive Glycerides
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingWater
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Nylon-6/12
AbsorbentEDTA
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialIron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 19.24%, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Oryza Sativa Bran, Zea Mays Starch, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Olive Glycerides, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Water, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-6/12, EDTA, Retinyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 SilicaWater. 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