What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingMethoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
StabilisingPerlite
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Alcohol Denat., Triethyl Citrate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Perlite, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone 4%
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 2%
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol 2%
UV Filter
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Undecane
EmollientAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates Copolymer
Tridecane
Perfuming
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caramel
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Terpineol
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%, Ethylhexyl Triazone 4%, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 2%, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol 2%, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2%, Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Silica, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Undecane, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates Copolymer, Tridecane, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Caramel, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acacia Senegal Gum, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Decylene Glycol, Hexamethylindanopyran, Propylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 15985, Linalool, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Terpineol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citronellol, CI 14700
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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 TriazineAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 TriazoneSilica, 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 Water
