What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Trehalose
Humectant
Arisaema Amurense Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Amps/Hema Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Pullulan
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Benzophenone-3, Trehalose, Arisaema Amurense Extract, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Octocrylene, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Phospholipids, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Amps/Hema Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate, C13-15 Alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Pullulan, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum
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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 BenzoateCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl 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 Methoxycinnamate
