What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-15 Cocamine
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Silica, PEG-15 Cocamine, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-40 Stearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Panthenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Silicon
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Salmo Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Water, Diisopropyl Adipate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Silicon, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodecanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Salmo Oil, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolTocopherol (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 TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
