This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingDibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterNiacinamide
SmoothingDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV AbsorberMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassoside
AntioxidantSodium DNA
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Sodium DNA, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Octocrylene
UV AbsorberPolyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentTrehalose
HumectantTrimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione
AntioxidantC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientKaolin
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventLecithin
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantDMDM Hydantoin
PreservativeArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octocrylene, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Laureth-7, Oryza Sativa Extract, Trehalose, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Kaolin, Propanediol, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water