What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyamide-8
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol Denat., Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tocopherol, Polyamide-8, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Citronellol, Citral, Water, Coumarin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octocrylene, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Ubiquinone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Alcohol, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Trideceth-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateOctocrylene 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 OctocryleneWater. 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
