What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 15%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 10%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentCobalt Titanium Oxide
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit
AstringentTheobroma Cacao Husk
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Lycium Barbarum Fruit
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Aristotelia Chilensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Vine Sap
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Amino Acids
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit
AstringentSambucus Canadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide 15%, Zinc Oxide 10%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Starch, Cobalt Titanium Oxide, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit, Theobroma Cacao Husk, Hydrolyzed Lycium Barbarum Fruit, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Aristotelia Chilensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Vine Sap, Garcinia Mangostana Amino Acids, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit, Sambucus Canadensis Extract, Citrus Grandis, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Oryza Sativa Powder
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPrunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder
Abrasive
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Flour
Abrasive
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Powder, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit, Punica Granatum Sterols, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Flour, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Persea Gratissima Leaf Extract, Mica, Tocopherol, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract comes from peaches.
Peaches are rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamins C, E and A. Antioxidants help reduce the signs of aging. These vitamins also have plenty of skin benefits on their own (for instance, Vitamin C, E helps with skin brightening).
Peach extract is also an abrasive. Abrasives are an agent used to wear away the surface of skin. They are used to help polish or exfoliate skin.
Emerging research shows Peach extract may help protect UV-B induced skin damage. However, further research is needed.
Learn more about Prunus Persica Fruit ExtractTitanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as “mineral” by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isn’t as strong as zinc oxide’s, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. It also has skin protectant and skin soothing properties.
Zinc oxide is one of the most effective broad-spectrum UV filters. It protects against UVB, UVAII, and UVAI. In comparison to its counterpart titanium dioxide, zinc oxide provides uniform and extended UVA protection.
Another great benefit? This ingredient is highly photostable so it won't degrade easily under sunlight.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters are widely believed to primarily reflect UV light.
However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Zinc oxide has great skin soothing properties so you'll likely find this in sunscreens formulated for sensitive skin or babies/children. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
Regulatory agencies consider zinc oxide to be non-toxic and safe. It has also been shown to not penetrate the skin.
Unfortunately, this ingredient does leave a visible white cast. This is why mineral sunscreens are often less cosmetically elegant than chemical or hybrid ones.
In cosmetics, zinc oxide can be found in both non-nano and nano-sized forms. The nano version is used to reduce white cast and improve the texture of sunscreen formulas.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-zinc oxide's impact on marine ecosystems and whether it can be absorbed into skin.
Regarding marine ecosystems and coral reefs, there is no conclusive evidence that any form of zinc oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
There has also been some stir about whether micronized or nano zinc oxide has potential photoxicity and absorption through the skin/lungs.
An in-vitro (done in a test tube or petri dish) study demonstrated micronized zinc oxide to have potential phototoxicity. There's no need to fret; the EU Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has stated, "The relevance of these findings needs to be clarified by appropriate investigations in vivo." Or in other words, further studies done on living organisms are needed to prove this.
Current research shows zinc oxide nanoparticles do not penetrate intact or sunburned skin. They either remain on the surface or in the outermost layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
Zinc oxide is one of only two classified mineral UV filters with titanium dioxide being the other one.
Fun fact: Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide
