What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Cera
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Centella Asiatica Oil
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone, Silica, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Oryza Sativa Bran Cera, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Lauryl Laurate, Ozokerite, Cyclopentasiloxane, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Parfum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dibutyl Adipate, Synthetic Wax, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Vinyldimethicone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Bisabolol, Water, Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosterols, Acetyl Glucosamine, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, CI 77007, CI 77891
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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.
This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen.
It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation.
Another pro?
It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters.
That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure.
Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters).
On maximum concentrations:
In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButyloctyl 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 SalicylateDiethylamino 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 (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range.
This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power.
Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone.
It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin.
Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity.
In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation.
Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in the EU, Japan, and other markets that allow it. However, this ingredient is not approved yet in the US or Canada.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
