What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dioctyldodeceth-5 Lauroyl Glutamate
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylpropanediol
SolventSimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Isododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dioctyldodeceth-5 Lauroyl Glutamate, Alumina, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylpropanediol, Simethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunella Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ProtectingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenethyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Malt Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Behenic Acid, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Ceramide EOP, Oleanolic Acid, Ceramide As, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide Ng, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, CI 19140, CI 16255
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 GlycolTitanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as “mineral” by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isn’t as strong as zinc oxide’s, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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
