What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Isododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Stearoyl Inulin, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cera Alba
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMelanin
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cera Alba, Acrylates Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Melanin, Disodium EDTA, Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 80, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazonePhenoxyethanol 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.
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 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. 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
