What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCocoglycerides
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cocoglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyamide-8
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polyamide-3
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyamide-8, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polyamide-3, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Triethyl Citrate, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tocopherol, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycine Max 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.
This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen.
It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation.
Another pro?
It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters.
That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure.
Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters).
On maximum concentrations:
In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Diethylamino 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 BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range.
This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power.
Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone.
It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin.
Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity.
In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation.
Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in the EU, Japan, and other markets that allow it. However, this ingredient is not approved yet in the US or Canada.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneTocopherol 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
