What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lactoferrin
Skin ConditioningSheep Milk Yogurt Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Olive Acid
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Palmitic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, BHT, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Olive Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Parfum
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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.
Ethylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
