What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 2%
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantOctocrylene 7%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 2%, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2%, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Bisabolol, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate
CleansingTocopheryl Phosphate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Mica, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Dimethiconol, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate, Tocopheryl Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololC12-15 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 BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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