What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientDiisooctyl Succinate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientSilica Caprylyl Silylate
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Nylon-12
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat., Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Diisooctyl Succinate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diheptyl Succinate, Silica Caprylyl Silylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Pvp, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ethyl Ferulate, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Nylon-12, Lauroyl Lysine
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Talc
Abrasive
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Agar
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantKhaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPlumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingAscorbyl Dipalmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Dextrin Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Talc, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Agar, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, CI 77492, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77491, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, BHT, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 77499, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
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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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
