What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C9-11 Alketh-3
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Serine
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Algin
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pullulan
Water, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Zinc Oxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzophenone-3, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C9-11 Alketh-3, Panthenol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Urea, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pullulan
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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
