What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDimethoxydiphenylsilane/Triethoxycaprylylsilane Crosspolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide 9%, Zinc Oxide 6%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethoxydiphenylsilane/Triethoxycaprylylsilane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gamma-Nonalactone, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sea Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLecithin
Emollient
Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Tocopherol, Decyl Glucoside, Lecithin, Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C12-15 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 BenzoateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
