What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Oleoyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Tyrosine
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolypodium Leucotomos Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Carnitine
CleansingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Dextran
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C14-22 Alcohols, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleoyl Tyrosine, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Oleic Acid, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Sorbitol, Parfum, Squalane, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tyrosine, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Geraniol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polypodium Leucotomos Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Diatomaceous Earth, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Isoeugenol, Carnitine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 60, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Soluble Collagen, Sorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Ubiquinone, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Dextran, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine, Ceramide EOP, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPPG-3 Dipivalate
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-17
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCalcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Trisodium EDTA
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
PEG-6
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-2
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, Water, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Talc, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Dextrin Palmitate, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Isododecane, PPG-3 Dipivalate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, PPG-17, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Calcium Stearate, Isostearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Alcohol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, PEG-6, BHT, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract, Polysilicone-2, Methylparaben, Parfum, Iron Oxides
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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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinOctocrylene 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 OctocryleneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
