What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Isopropyl Myristate, Propanediol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetyl Esters, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Oryza Sativa Cera, Jojoba Esters, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Sorbitan Oleate, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polysorbate 80, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, CI 14700, CI 19140, Parfum
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Succinate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-8
HumectantPEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Glycogen
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citral
Perfuming
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningAnise Alcohol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Succinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Octocrylene, Linalool, Limonene, Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glycogen, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Laurate, Glycerin, Glucose, Geraniol, Farnesol, Eugenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Citral, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carnosine, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Water, Anise Alcohol, Amyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Allantoin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl 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 is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
