What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingArginine
Masking
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Zeolite
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, 1,5-Pentanediol, Betaine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Ectoin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Cellulose, Zeolite, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Algin
Maris Aqua
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77891, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C9-12 Alkane, Isoamyl Laurate, Silica, Glycerin, CI 77492, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Algin, Maris Aqua, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Propolis Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Triacontanyl Pvp, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, Asia, Canada, and recently approved for use by the US in mid-2026.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDiethylamino 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 is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an amino-acid based emulsifier. It is made by combining stearic acid with L-glutamic acid and neutralizing it to a sodium salt.
As an emulsifier, it works mainly as an oil-in-water one and helps keep the oil and water in your formulas blended. It also contributes to a smooth, non-greasy skin feel.
This ingredient is biodegradable and commonly available in natural/COSMOS-certified grades.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateTocopheryl 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
