What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Algin
Maris Aqua
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77891, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C9-12 Alkane, Isoamyl Laurate, Silica, Glycerin, CI 77492, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Algin, Maris Aqua, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Propolis Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Triacontanyl Pvp, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRhamnose
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Propanediol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C20-22 Alcohols, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Hydroxide, Rhamnose, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Fructooligosaccharides, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
