What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate 14.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
PPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHomosalate 14.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Isododecane, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer, Triacontanyl Pvp, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Alcohol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningMethylheptyl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Nylon-12
Methylpropanediol
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Propanediol, Tridecyl Salicylate, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Niacinamide, Nylon-12, Methylpropanediol, Silica, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Phenylpropanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
