What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Cleansing
Parfum
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
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Cera Alba
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingWater, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Cera Alba, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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