What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glyceryl Behenate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Benzophenone-3, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Phospholipids, Sodium Gluconate, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Octocrylene, Sorbitol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, CI 77163, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, CI 77891, Mica, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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
