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Skin Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 50A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, 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
Chemical sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate
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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Powder, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
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 Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, 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
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →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 →Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is colloidal oatmeal.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel Extract →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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