What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolymethyl Methacrylate
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate-13
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Octocrylene, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Ectoin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Arachidyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Polyester-7, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyisobutene, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Chlorphenesin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C9-11 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Zinc Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C9-11 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl Phosphate, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Glycerin, Isostearic Acid, Isostearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Methicone, Magnesium Sulfate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Triacontanyl Pvp, Beeswax
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 SalicylateC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, 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
