This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 6%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventBis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
AntioxidantBetaine
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Caprylyl Methicone, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Bioflavonoids, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientXylitylglucoside
HumectantBetaine
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSymphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingXylitol
HumectantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingBenzoic Acid
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propanediol, Poloxamer 184, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Xylitylglucoside, Betaine, Allantoin, Glycerin, Panthenol, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anhydroxylitol, Polysorbate 80, Xylitol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Oleate, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water