What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingN-Vinyl Pyrrolidone
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Glycereth-26 Caprylate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilicon
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMatrine
Antioxidant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, CI 77891, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone, Caprylyl Methicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Glycereth-26 Caprylate, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silicon, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, CI 77492, Matrine, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, CI 77499, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Zinc Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine, Biotin
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arginine, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
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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.
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 MethoxycinnamateHydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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!
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