What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
PEG-8
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Polysilicone-15, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tromethamine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, PEG-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Tropolone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingVp/Va Copolymer
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Glycereth-26 Caprylate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMatrine
Antioxidant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, CI 77891, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Vp/Va Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Glycereth-26 Caprylate, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, CI 77492, Matrine, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, CI 77499, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Zinc Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine, Biotin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2026.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidSilica, 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 SilicaWater. 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
