What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylpropanediol
SolventBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
C20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Picea Abies Wood Extract
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Geraniol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylpropanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Arginine, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, C20-22 Alcohols, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Phytosterols, Phenylpropanol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Picea Abies Wood Extract, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Isododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Perlite
Absorbent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDodecene
MaskingDrometrizole
UV AbsorberTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Methicone
Emollient
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Octocrylene, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Diisopropyl Sebacate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Nylon-12, Isododecane, Silica, Perlite, Propylene Glycol, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dodecene, Drometrizole, Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Maltodextrin, Methicone, PEG-8 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 407, Propylene Carbonate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Zinc Gluconate
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 TriazineEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSilica, 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.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
