This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range, though its SPF isn't confirmed on file yet.
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cotoneaster Extract
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ozokerite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Synthetic Wax, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysilicone-15, Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CI 77891, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cotoneaster Extract, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dimethicone, CI 42090, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Vinyl Dimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPolyether-1
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cutibacterium Acnes Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Ferment Filtrate
HumectantBenzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
C20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Pentylene Glycol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Vinyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Stearic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl Lactate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methylpropanediol, Polyether-1, Sorbitol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Panthenol, Cutibacterium Acnes Ferment Filtrate, Staphylococcus Epidermidis Ferment Filtrate, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Biotin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Behenyl Alcohol, C20-22 Alcohols, Disodium EDTA, 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.
Polysilicone-15 (trade name: Parsol SLX) is a silicone-based UVB filter that soaks up UVB light (~280-320nm) with a peak around 310nm.
It's a fairly modest sunscreen filter so formulators mostly use it as an SPF booster and "light stabilizer". This just means it helps keep other light-sensitive ingredients from breaking down in sunlight.
A 2007 study measured the in-vitro SPF of 18 filters and found Polysilicone-15 contributed an SPF of about 3.64 at its maximum legal concentration (though worth noting its maker points out that in-vitro tests tend to underestimate its real performance because of its large polymeric structure).
Usage levels vary; it's approved up to 10% as a UV filter in the EU, China, Japan, Australia, ASEAN, and Mercosur countries. In the US, it's only permitted up to 1% as a light stabilizer because the FDA hasn't reviewed it as a sunscreen active.
Typical use levels range from 1-3%.
The EU's scientific committee concluded that this ingredient is safe for use as a UV absorber up to 10%, and tests came back negative for irritation, phototoxicity, and photoallergy.
There is one case of allergic lip inflammation from a lip balm with this ingredient, though this is rare.
Learn more about Polysilicone-15Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
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