Avatara

The Simple Shield

Sunscreen
The Simple Shield

31 of 31 ingredients identified

Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.

Barrier-support ingredients present
Ceramide NG help reinforce the skin barrier.

Category breakdown

Emollient · 6Humectant · 5Other · 4Surfactant · 4Solvent / vehicle · 3Antioxidant · 3Preservative · 2Barrier support · 1Soothing · 1Exfoliant · 1UV filter · 1

Relationships

works withAnhydroxylitolXylitylglucosideworks withAnhydroxylitolXylitolworks withSodium HyaluronateGlycerinworks withXylitylglucosideXylitol

Full ingredient breakdown

1
A dehydrated xylitol derivative used as a humectant, typically found alongside xylitylglucoside and xylitol in biomimetic moisturizing complexes.
Humectant
6
A skin-identical ceramide (N-acylated sphinganine; formerly ceramide 2) that reinforces the lamellar lipid barrier to reduce transepidermal water loss and soothe dry, flaking skin.
Barrier support
9
An extract of chicory (Cichorium intybus) root rich in inulin, used in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning and mild oil-balancing properties.
Soothing
11
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
Humectant
19
A furanoflavonoid diketone isolated from karanja (Millettia pinnata) seed oil with documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
Antioxidant
21
Kombucha, a ferment of black tea by Saccharomyces yeast and Xylinum bacteria, rich in organic acids, polyphenols, B vitamins, and amino acids used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Antioxidant
22
An oil-soluble BHA that exfoliates inside the pore.
Exfoliant
23
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
Humectant
25
Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
Antioxidant
29
A plant-derived sugar alcohol that hydrates skin and supports its moisture barrier.
Humectant
30
A glucoside of xylitol used as a humectant, typically combined with anhydroxylitol and xylitol in the Actimoist moisturizing complex.
Humectant
31
A broad-spectrum mineral UV filter that is also soothing.
UV filter
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