What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C15-19 Alkane
SolventEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diisobutyl Adipate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cera Microcristallina, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C15-19 Alkane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Water, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diisobutyl Adipate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Candelilla Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Sodium Saccharin, Bisabolol
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Alcohol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Panthenol, Water, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Parfum, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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