This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingVinyldimethicone
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-2m
Emulsion StabilisingPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCalcium Chloride
AstringentWater, Glycerin, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Octocrylene, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Vinyldimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitol, PEG-2m, Phosphatidylcholine, Phytosterols, Oligopeptide-1, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Calcium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHaberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingWater, Zinc Oxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Trisiloxane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Bisabolol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneWater. 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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