What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Aroma
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Aroma, Polyester-7, Squalane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingTriisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin, Triisostearin, Ozokerite, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Polysilicone-15, Persea Gratissima Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, BHT, Menthyl Lactate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Panthenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateTocopheryl 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
