What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisoprene Crosspolymer
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hexyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Reuterin
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysilicone-9
PEG-3 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMethicone
Emollient
Methicone Crosspolymer
SurfactantStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol Denat., Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisoprene Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Palmitate, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Reuterin, Mica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-9, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Methicone, Methicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, BHT, Tin Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Tocotrienols
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Dna, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Disodium EDTA, Tocotrienols, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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 TriazineSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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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