What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventOlive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate
EmulsifyingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientAroma
Tocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantLauryl Laurate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingEthyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicMenthyl Lactate
MaskingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningHydrated Silica
AbrasivePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingRebaudioside A
Skin ConditioningStevioside
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Trihydroxystearin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aroma, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Lauryl Laurate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Menthyl Lactate, Caffeine, Hydrated Silica, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Rebaudioside A, Stevioside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingKojic Acid
AntioxidantCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ceramide EOP, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
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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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol