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Dual Defense™ Face Moisturizer 100% Mineral Sunscreen

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The Base Face Milk

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Dual Defense™ Face Moisturizer 100% Mineral Sunscreen

The Base Face Milk

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Ingredient highlights

Dual Defense™ Face Moisturizer 100% Mineral Sunscreen

The Base Face Milk

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

Dual Defense™ Face Moisturizer 100% Mineral Sunscreen

The Base Face Milk

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Titanium dioxide 3.9% sunscreen agent, zinc oxide 3.2% sunscreen agent, water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, butyloctyl salicylate, propanediol, dimethicone, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, azelaic acid, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract, silica, alumina, isohexadecane, hydrogenated lecithin, polyhydroxystearic acid, xylitol, stearic acid, niacinamide, polysorbate 60, oryza sativa (rice) extract, triethoxycaprylylsilane, xanthan gum, aminomethyl propanol, sorbitan isostearate, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, methicone, citric acid, phenoxyethanol. 21002 9	Aqua/water/eau, propanediol, caprylic/capric glycerides, squalane, butylene glycol, glycerin, argania spinosa kernel oil, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydroxyacetophenone, isohexadecane, allantoin, linoleic acid, phospholipids, phytosterols, caprylyl glycol, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, chlorella vulgaris extract, lactic acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 33

Total Number of ingredients = 25

Titanium dioxide 3.9% sunscreen agent, zinc oxide 3.2% sunscreen agent, water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, butyloctyl salicylate, propanediol, dimethicone, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, azelaic acid, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract, silica, alumina, isohexadecane, hydrogenated lecithin, polyhydroxystearic acid, xylitol, stearic acid, niacinamide, polysorbate 60, oryza sativa (rice) extract, triethoxycaprylylsilane, xanthan gum, aminomethyl propanol, sorbitan isostearate, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, methicone, citric acid, phenoxyethanol. 21002

Aqua/water/eau, propanediol, caprylic/capric glycerides, squalane, butylene glycol, glycerin, argania spinosa kernel oil, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydroxyacetophenone, isohexadecane, allantoin, linoleic acid, phospholipids, phytosterols, caprylyl glycol, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, chlorella vulgaris extract, lactic acid

Notable ingredients

Dual Defense™ Face Moisturizer 100% Mineral Sunscreen

The Base Face Milk

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Allantoin

Antioxidant: Hydroxyacetophenone

Exfoliant: Lactic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Dual Defense™ Face Moisturizer 100% Mineral Sunscreen

The Base Face Milk

Titanium dioxide 3.9% sunscreen agent

We don't have information about this ingredient yet.

Zinc oxide 3.2% sunscreen agent

We don't have information about this ingredient yet.

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butyloctyl salicylate

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.

Allantoin

Function: Skin protecting, Soothing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Also-called: Green tea extract, Green tea leaf extract, White tea extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract

Also-called: Rosemary leaf extract | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract

Also-called: Cranberry Fruit Extract | Function: Astringent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Silica

Also-called: Silicon dioxide | Function: Viscosity controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Alumina

Function: Viscosity controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Isohexadecane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydrogenated lecithin

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polyhydroxystearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Xylitol

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Flavouring, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Stearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Polysorbate 60

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Oryza sativa (rice) extract

Function: Skin conditioning, Abrasive, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing