What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Niacinamide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyurethane-62
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingErythritol
Humectant
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyurethane-62, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, CI 77492, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-6, Tocopherol, CI 77499, CI 77491, Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Erythritol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit 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.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWater. 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!
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