What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Twig Extract
AstringentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Bis-Dodecylhexadecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHomosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Twig Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Allantoin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-Dodecylhexadecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingDiazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Capryloyl Glycine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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
