A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
A moisturizer with spf built around Colloidal oatmeal and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Triacontanyl PVP
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene →Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Chlorphenesin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid →
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