What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
PEG-100 Stearate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Propylene Glycol, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, CI 77492, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, CI 77491, BHT, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77499
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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.
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 MethoxycinnamateGlycerin 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!
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