What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7.3%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC18-21 Alkane
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract
Emollient
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Dodecane
Perfuming
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 7.3%, Octocrylene 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C18-21 Alkane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract, Dihydroxyacetone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dodecane, Ethyl Vanillin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isododecane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propanediol, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Water, Xanthan Gum
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2.4%
UV Absorber
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 2.4%, Paraffinum Liquidum, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Isopropyl Myristate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHomosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocrylenePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
