This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging, though its SPF isn't confirmed on file yet.
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Methylheptyl Laurate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Erythritol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingSerine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMethylheptyl Laurate, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Titanium Dioxide, Erythritol, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77220, Aluminum Hydroxide, Talc, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Sodium Glutamate, Serine, Proline, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizatePentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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!
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