What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberOctocrylene
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantHomosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Carbomer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Carnosine, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Silica, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Bioflavonoids, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Titanium Dioxide 8.9%
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 3.4%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningAsteriscus Graveolens Flower/Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ProtectingErgothioneine
AntioxidantEctoin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 8.9%, Zinc Oxide 3.4%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Asteriscus Graveolens Flower/Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ergothioneine, Ectoin, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides
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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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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