What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPhenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPropylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Paraffin
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 3%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Carbomer, Coco-Glucoside, Methylparaben, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Paraffin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Cleansing
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylamides/Dmapa Acrylates/Methoxy PEG Methacrylate Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Isostearic Acid, Acrylamides/Dmapa Acrylates/Methoxy PEG Methacrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrated Silica, PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Succinoglycan, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Stearic Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
