What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Dimethicone 2%
Emollient
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Aroma
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Dimethicone 2%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetyl Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Aroma, Microcrystalline Wax, Myristyl Myristate, Octyldodecanol, Oryzanol, Ozokerite, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Stearyl Behenate, Sucralose, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Dimethicone 1%
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 2.5%
UV Absorber
Alumina
Abrasive
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantDiethylhexyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Aroma
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharin
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Solvent Yellow 33
Dimethicone 1%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Benzophenone-3 2.5%, Alumina, Beeswax, Blue 1 Lake, Diethylhexyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Aroma, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Microcrystalline Wax, Myristyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 15850, Saccharin, Silica, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Solvent Yellow 33
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeMicrocrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Myristyl Myristate is created from the fatty acids of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid. In skincare, it is an emollient and texture enhancer.
On its own, this ingredient has a comedogenicity index of 5/5. This means it has the potential to clog pores. When diluted with cetyl alcohol or propylene glycol, the comedogenicity will decrease.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Nutmeg, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil all contain this ingredient naturally.
Learn more about Myristyl MyristatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl 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 Acetate
