What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Vinyldimethicone
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingFerula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Gellan Gum
Agar
MaskingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Chloride
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Vinyldimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Soluble Collagen, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylic Acid, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Adenosine, Gellan Gum, Agar, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyanocobalamin, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Acetyl Glutamine, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
BHT
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate-13, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77491, CI 77492, Ceramide NP, Propanediol, BHT, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen.
It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation.
Another pro?
It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters.
That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure.
Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters).
On maximum concentrations:
In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol 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
