What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Alcohol Denat., Butyloctyl Salicylate, Silica, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Tapioca Starch, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dibutyl Adipate, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 20%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Behenate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, 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.
Tocopherol 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
