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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberHomosalate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberCaprylic Acid
CleansingPropylene Glycol
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingGlycol
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAlpha-Arbutin
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDiacetyl Boldine
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Panthenol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Diacetyl Boldine, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
SmoothingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberPEG-100 Stearate
Silica
AbrasiveHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientCeteareth-23
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingMethicone
EmollientErythritol
HumectantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Myristyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingLauryl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTannic Acid
AstringentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSolanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Seed Oil
PerfumingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-23, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Methicone, Erythritol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Myristyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lauryl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tannic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Hyaluronic Acid, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal
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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.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Water. 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