What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Decyl Glucoside, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Sterols, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Oleyl Alcohol, Parfum
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientTrimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione
Antioxidant
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate, Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, Hexylresorcinol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateDibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
