What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dimethicone
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Behenyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Parfum, Allantoin, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Inositol, Octocrylene, Glycine Soja Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyester-7, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Trideceth-6, Xanthan Gum, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Diethylamino 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 BenzoateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
