What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingVinyldimethicone
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
4-Terpineol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ozokerite, Vinyldimethicone, Polysilicone-15, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Bakuchiol, Ceresin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 4-Terpineol, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Caffeine, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polyamide-8
EmollientTriisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Simethicone
Emollient
PEG-6
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Octocrylene, Hydroxystearic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyamide-8, Triisostearin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Bioflavonoids, Tocopherol, BHT, Simethicone, PEG-6, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Parfum
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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.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2026.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDiethylamino 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 BenzoateThis ingredient comes as a powder made up of small, porous, microbeads. It is used to add a silky feel to products and also helps absorb oil.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
