What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.8%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%, Homosalate 9.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.8%, Octocrylene 7%, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Silica, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Myristic Acid, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Citrate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Porphyridium Cruentum Culture Conditioned Media
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Melanin
Skin ProtectingZinc Oxide 9%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Methicone, Isododecane, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, PEG-Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Glyceryl Citrate Crosspolymer, Tapioca Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isostearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Allantoin, Porphyridium Cruentum Culture Conditioned Media, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Melanin
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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
