What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
PEG-6
HumectantTrisodium EDTA
Talc
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Synthetic Ruby
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Isododecane
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Octocrylene, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Sodium Chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Polysilicone-15, PEG-6, Trisodium EDTA, Talc, Citric Acid, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Dimethicone, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Sodium Metabisulfite, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Parfum, Zea Mays Starch, Water, Soluble Collagen, Synthetic Ruby, Zinc Oxide, Isopropyl Myristate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Lauryl Betaine, Isostearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, BHT, Sodium Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Isododecane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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.
C12-15 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 SalicylateGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHomosalate 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
