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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 10%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLauryl Lactate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingMyroxylon Pereirae Oil
MaskingCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
EmollientCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
MaskingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLimonium Gerberi Extract
Skin ProtectingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diisopropyl Adipate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Lauryl Lactate, Glycerin, Mica, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ferulic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limonium Gerberi Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 13.58%
Cosmetic ColorantHomosalate 7%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSilica
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ectoin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Bentonite
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantZinc Oxide 13.58%, Homosalate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ectoin, Coco-Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Bentonite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSilica, 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 SilicaWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water