What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Benzophenone-3, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Citral
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 9%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pullulan
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 9%, Water, Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Triethyl Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Sodium Polyacrylate, Betaine, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Linalool, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Amyl Cinnamal, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
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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.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneC12-15 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 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 GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneWater. 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
