What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberC15-19 Alkane
SolventPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberCetyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentBHT
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingArginine
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C15-19 Alkane, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Stearate, Maltodextrin, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantOctocrylene
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberHomosalate
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSilica
AbrasiveTrehalose
HumectantLecithin
EmollientTriethylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
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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.
Ethylhexyl 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 SalicylatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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