What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Benzoate
EmollientPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientNylon-12
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
CleansingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingMelanin
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCichorium Intybus Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientDisodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Octocrylene, Arginine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Ethylhexyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylyl Methicone, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C14-22 Alcohols, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Nylon-12, Cyclopentasiloxane, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Ceteareth-20, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Physalis Angulata Extract, Melanin, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Plankton Extract, Cichorium Intybus Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Disiloxane, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ceteareth-25, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 2%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 6%
UV Absorber
Sd Alcohol 40-B 53.2%
Astringent
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPEG-2 Cocamine
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 2%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Benzophenone-3 6%, Sd Alcohol 40-B 53.2%, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, PEG-2 Cocamine, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Parfum
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinOctocrylene 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 ParfumTocopherol 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
