What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialTriethyl Citrate
MaskingDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventC12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Citrate
BufferingMethoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
StabilisingPerlite
AbsorbentTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV AbsorberHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberTriethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Zinc PCA
HumectantParfum
MaskingWater, Alcohol Denat., Triethyl Citrate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Perlite, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Silica Silylate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Zinc PCA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterCeteareth-20
CleansingDistearyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDarutoside
Skin ConditioningOridonin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Stearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantWater, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Steareth-2, Ceteareth-12, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ceteareth-20, Distearyl Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Darutoside, Oridonin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
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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 TriazineCaprylyl 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 GlycolDiethylamino 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 BenzoateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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