What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Talc
Abrasive
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silicon
Abrasive
Colloidal Silver
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octyldodecanol, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Talc, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Titanium Dioxide, Silicon, Colloidal Silver, Parfum, Dimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tridecane
Perfuming
Bisabolol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Sucrose Polystearate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Glycerin, Polyester-7, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Undecane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate, Cetyl Palmitate, Tridecane, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
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 TriazineDiethylamino 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 BenzoateParfum 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 Parfum
