What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctocrylene
UV AbsorberHomosalate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningMonarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentOctyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Polyamide-8
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientIsopropyl Isostearate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPolyamide-3
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientOryza Sativa
Octocrylene 3%
UV AbsorberPolyamide-8, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyamide-3, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Oryza Sativa, Octocrylene 3%
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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.
Octocrylene 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 OctocryleneTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate