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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCocoglycerides
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Octocrylene
UV AbsorberCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberOctyldodecanol
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningAroma
Stearyl Heptanoate
EmollientStearyl Caprylate
EmollientRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBumetrizole
UV AbsorberAnise Alcohol
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocoglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Octocrylene, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octyldodecanol, Cera Alba, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Aroma, Stearyl Heptanoate, Stearyl Caprylate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Bumetrizole, Anise Alcohol, CI 77891
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberDimethicone 2%
EmollientHomosalate 15%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientBis-Stearyl Dimethicone
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Aroma
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingMyristyl Myristate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientOryzanol
Skin ConditioningOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSorbic Acid
PreservativeStearyl Behenate
EmollientSucralose
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientButyl 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
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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 AromaAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolTocopheryl 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 AcetateEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax