What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Parfum
Masking
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Petrolatum
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene, Beeswax, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Parfum, Polyester-7, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Petrolatum, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Ferulate, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingLanolin
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera
Polyisobutene
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylparaben
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ceresin, Lanolin, Squalane, Dextrin Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera, Polyisobutene, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Propylene Glycol, Water, Ubiquinone, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Propylparaben, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
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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.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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 Acetate
