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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDibutyl Adipate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPoloxamer 407
EmulsifyingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, 1,5-Pentanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Triacontanyl Pvp, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Poloxamer 407, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Trehalose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Carbomer, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Trehalose, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
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, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 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 TriazineC12-15 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 BenzoateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiethylamino 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 TriazoneGlycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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 Water
