Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Buffering

Cleansing

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter

1 / 0

Skin Conditioning

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

0 / 0

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1 / 0

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

Emollient

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

0 / 0

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

Buffering

Emulsifying

Emulsion Stabilising

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 27 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Soothing

We don't have a description for Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cyclopentasiloxane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Calcium Oxide

What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Calcium Oxide.

Palmitamine Oxide

What it does: Cleansing

We don't have a description for Palmitamine Oxide.

Zinc Oxide

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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Tuna Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tuna Extract.

Cyclomethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cyclomethicone is a class of silicones used to improve the texture of products.

Their cyclic or circular structure decreases stability. This causes quick evaporation when applied to skin. Cyclomethicones are often used as a carrier for other ingredients. Once it evaporates, it leaves a silky barrier on the skin.

The most popular types of cyclomethicones include D5 and D6.

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Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer

What it does:

We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate.

Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Decanamide

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Decanamide.

Polydiethylsiloxane

What it does: Emollient

Polydiethylsiloxane is a type of silicone.

Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Zinc Oxides

What it does:

Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Zinc Oxides.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane.

Eucalyptus Maculata Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Eucalyptus Maculata Extract.

Hydroxylated Lanolin

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydroxylated Lanolin isn't fungal acne safe.

Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane

What it does:

Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane is a type of silicone.

Trisiloxane

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Trisiloxane is a type of silicone.

Hydrolyzed Oxidized Keratin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Oxidized Keratin.

Barium/Calcium/Silicon/Titanium Oxide

What it does:

We don't have a description for Barium/Calcium/Silicon/Titanium Oxide.

Hydrobromic Acid

What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Hydrobromic Acid.

Dextrin Palmitate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Disliked

Dextrin Palmitate comes from the palmitic acid ester of Dextrin. It is used as an emulsifier and texture enhancer.

Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together. According to a manufacturer, dextrin palmitate helps create a low-viscosity gel texture.

Due to its fatty acid base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

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