What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butane
Isobutane
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropane
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentAlcohol Denat., Butane, Isobutane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propane, Octocrylene, Dibutyl Adipate, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.68%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9.6%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.88%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5.38%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3.46%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyurethane-35
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolysorbate 61
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.68%, Homosalate 9.6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.88%, Octocrylene 5.38%, Benzophenone-3 3.46%, Water, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyurethane-35, Caprylyl Methicone, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 61, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Dimethiconol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-12 Dimethicone, P-Anisic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin
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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.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene 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 Octocrylene
