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Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30A moisturizer with spf built around Mineral sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A moisturizer with spf built around Colloidal oatmeal and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 31.20 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
Not recorded · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
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.
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
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Niacinamide, Resveratrol, Tetrapeptide-30, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Laureth-7, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- 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
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →
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