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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Triethanolamine
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Nylon-12
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Dimethicone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Silica, Decyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Isostearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate, PEG-8 Laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylpropanediol
SolventBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPalmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenylpropanol
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Picea Abies Wood Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylpropanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Arginine, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Phenylpropanol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Picea Abies Wood Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 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.
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 BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is more commonly known as IPMP or Isopropyl Methylphenol. It is a preservative and has antimicrobial properties.
According to the EPA, this ingredient is allowed for use in cleansers, creams, powders, bath products, toothpaste, perfume, and more.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
