What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberLauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningTalc
AbrasiveMethicone
EmollientPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG-3 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-9
Alumina
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Alcohol Denat., Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Talc, Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-9, Alumina, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide 2
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningArbutin
AntioxidantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
AbrasiveSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Arbutin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Diethylamino 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 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 MethoxycinnamatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water