What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentHexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Oryza Sativa Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Ceramide AP, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Hexapeptide-1, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Squalane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-20
HumectantPEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Limonene
Perfuming
Menthol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGeraniol
Perfuming
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Palmitate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Dipropylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, CI 42090, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-20, PEG-8 Laurate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Limonene, Menthol, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Isocetyl Stearate, Parfum, Carbomer, Geraniol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, BHT, Citral, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazonePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
