What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Undecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Tridecane
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Cell Culture Lysate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearamine
Mannitol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingDimyristyl Phosphate
CleansingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Undecane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Tridecane, Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Cell Culture Lysate, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Stearamine, Mannitol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylcholine, Dimyristyl Phosphate, Trihydroxystearin, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, BHT, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77491, CI 77891
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Silica, Coco-Caprylate, Ceramide Ng, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTDiethylamino 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 MethoxycinnamateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (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 Tocopherol
