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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethiconol
EmollientCarnosine
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantPantolactone
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Panthenol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethiconol, Carnosine, Gluconolactone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Propylene Glycol, Pantolactone, Tocopherol
Homosalate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingColloidal Oatmeal
AbsorbentCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCyclotetrasiloxane
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Extract
PerfumingFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
AntioxidantThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingHomosalate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Zinc Oxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Amodimethicone, Water, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Ceramide Ng, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Colloidal Oatmeal, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Polysorbate 20, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Extract
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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.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateGlycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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!
Learn more about Water