What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propanediol, Water, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Water
Skin ConditioningDecamethyltetrasiloxane
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polypropylene Glycol
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingPolymethylhydrogensiloxane
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Rosa Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTranexamic Acid, Water, Decamethyltetrasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Alcohol, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polypropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Silica, Talc, Hydrated Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearic Acid, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Trisodium EDTA, Tocopherol, BHT, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Polyacrylate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Polymethylhydrogensiloxane, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Rosa Extract, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Soluble Collagen, Parfum, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491
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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.
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 BenzoateTocopherol 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!
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