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Differin
Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
What's inside
Ingredients List
9 trigger at least one check · 20 trigger none
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sucrose Tristearate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Sucrose Tristearate
Sun Protection3
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polysorbate 61, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Tristearate
Ingredients Explained
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent, Anticaking, Viscosity Controlling
Starch, hydrogen octenylbutanedionate, aluminum salt
Learn more about Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Diisopropyl Sebacate
Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Diisopropyl sebacate
Learn more about Diisopropyl Sebacate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
Dupes
- Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 3098% match
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 5065% match
- Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum SPF 3064% match
- Supergoop PLAY Everyday Face Lotion SPF 50 Fragrance-Free64% match
- Paula's Choice Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 3063% match
- Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 5063% match