What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Jojoba Esters, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, 2,3-Butanediol, Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Kojic Dipalmitate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Oryza Sativa Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, BHT, CI 45410, CI 19140
Lanolin
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Lactate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Tocotrienols
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lanolin Wax
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lanolin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Benzophenone-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Beeswax, Cetyl Lactate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Paraffin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Distearate, Tocotrienols, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lanolin Wax, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isostearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid
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 an oil-soluble used to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays (peak 357 nm).
It's one of the most effective UVA filters available but has a major caveat of photostability: avobenzone is susceptible to photodegradation.
This means it can lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight without the help of a stabilizing agent.
Studies show antioxidants (like vitamin E or vitamin C) and some UV filters (like octocrylene and Tinosorb S) can meaningfully improve its stability in a formulation.
The maximum allowable concentration according to regulation is 3% in the US + Canada, and 5% in the EU, Australia, China, Korea, and ASEAN countries.
It has a well-support safety profile: a comprehensive 2025 review found minimal toxicity with no evidence of carcinogenicity.
Overall, avobenzone is a safe and regulated ingredient used in sunscreen for over 40 years.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
