This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Zinc Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caffeine, Cyclodextrin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Caprylyl Methicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Betaine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Hyaluronic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Silica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
