What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberHomosalate
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic Acid
CleansingPEG-15 Cocamine
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningSilicon
AbrasiveTriethanolamine
BufferingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Caprylic Acid, PEG-15 Cocamine, PEG-40 Stearate, Water, Silicon, Triethanolamine, Beeswax
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventSqualane
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberDiethylaminoethyl Cocoate
CleansingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, T-Butyl Alcohol
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 BenzoateGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 Water