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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 11.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Undecylcrylene Dimethicone
UV Filter
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Zinc Oxide 11.6%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Undecylcrylene Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyester-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Benzophenone-3 6%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentCetearyl Olivate
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzophenone-3 6%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Corn Starch Modified, Cetearyl Olivate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Gluconolactone, Squalane, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin 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 GlycerinSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
