What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Nylon 6/12
AbsorbentDiglycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Nylon 6/12, Diglycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Zinc PCA, Magnesium Sulfate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glyceryl Behenate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglycerin-3, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Parfum
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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.
This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen.
It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation.
Another pro?
It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters.
That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure.
Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters).
On maximum concentrations:
In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
