What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate 5.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 4%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPropylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Paraffin
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Alcohol
EmollientPotassium Jojobate
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningColocasia Antiquorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Homosalate 5.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 4%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Diisopropyl Adipate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Mica, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Parfum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Paraffin, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Alcohol, Potassium Jojobate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Amyl Acetate
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningColocasia Antiquorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Paraffinum Liquidum, Phenethyl Benzoate, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Amyl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Zea Mays Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Octyldodecanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Benzyl Alcohol
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCarica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract yet.
Octocrylene 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 OctocryleneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWe don't have a description for Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract yet.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
