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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPPG-7/PEG-30 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingPEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Itaconate Copolymer
PEG-5 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glucosyl Ceramide, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, PPG-7/PEG-30 Phytosterol, PEG-30 Phytosterol, PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Itaconate Copolymer, PEG-5 Phytosterol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Dextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methylheptyl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan
HumectantPhytic Acid
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingOenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSilver Oxide
AntimicrobialSpiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Alpha-Glucan, Phytic Acid, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Glucosyl Ceramide, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Oil, Morus Alba Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Silver Oxide, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf 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.
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 2025.
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 TriazineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDiethylamino 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 Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateGlucosyl Ceramide is made from glucose and a ceramide. It has skin hydrating and barrier repair properties.
This ingredient is naturally found in the epidermis, or upper layers of skin, as the main glycosphingolipid. Glycosphingolipids play a role in maintaining a strong and hydrated skin barrier.
Fun fact: Consuming glucosyl ceramide has been shown to provide skin benefits. You can get your intake by eating wheat, corn, soybeans, and shiitake mushrooms.
Learn more about Glucosyl CeramideWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
