What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventUndecane
EmollientDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentPolyamide-3
Tridecane
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingYogurt Powder
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Isoamyl Laurate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Triheptanoin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Undecane, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Distarch Phosphate, Polyamide-3, Tridecane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Yogurt Powder, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Parfum, Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, C15-19 Alkane, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Citric Acid
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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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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