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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Tromethamine
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Viola Odorata Flower Extract
MaskingDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyether-1
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Trideceth-8 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tromethamine, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Odorata Flower Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Polyether-1, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Trideceth-8 Carboxylic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
PPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Didecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolysilicone-14
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isododecane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, Methylpropanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Maltodextrin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-80, Octocrylene, Decyl Glucoside, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polysilicone-14, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Propylene Glycol, 3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen.
It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation.
Another pro?
It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters.
That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure.
Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters).
On maximum concentrations:
In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.
Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.
This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).
Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.
Learn more about Caprylyl MethiconeDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range.
This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power.
Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone.
It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin.
Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity.
In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation.
Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in the EU, Japan, and other markets that allow it. However, this ingredient is not approved yet in the US or Canada.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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