What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyamide-8
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientPhaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
HumectantTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Napus Sprout Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Capitata Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Juncea Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Sprout Extract
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Repens Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Sprout Extract
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Sprout Extract
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Sprout Extract
Sesamum Indicum Sprout Extract
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyamide-8, Titanium Dioxide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Silica Silylate, Vinyldimethicone, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sea Water, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Beta Vulgaris Sprout Extract, Brassica Napus Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Sprout Extract, Medicago Sativa Sprout Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Brassica Juncea Sprout Extract, Glycine Soja Sprout Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Bud Extract, Trifolium Repens Sprout Extract, Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract, Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Sprout Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Sprout Extract, Sesamum Indicum Sprout Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alumina, Dehydroacetic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Water
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Ceramide Ng, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Phytosterols, Pentylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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 GlycolPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidTitanium 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 DioxideTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
