What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 1%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 2%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Isopropylparaben
Preservative
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Butylparaben
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 1%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Benzophenone-3 2%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3%
UV Absorber
Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer
BHT
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Homosalate 15%, Octocrylene 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Benzophenone-3 3%, Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer, BHT, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cera Alba, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Parfum, Polyethylene, Silica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You probably know this ingredient as Oxybenzone, a sunscreen ingredient. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredient, meaning it can protect the skin against UVB and short UVA rays. The absorption range is 270-350 nm with peak absorption at 288 and 350 nm.
This chemical ingredient protects your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV absorbers may absorb both UVA and UVB rays. It is often combined with other sunscreen ingredients to help with stability.
Ongoing research is looking into whether oxybenzone causes skin irritation and sensitivity. However, it has been shown to trigger contact dermatitis in some studies.
Oxybenzone is allowed in certain concentrations by many countries. It is allowed up to 6% in the US, and Canada, 5% in Japan, and 10% in Australia. Other countries and regions of the US have banned this ingredient to protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems. These places include Hawaii, Key West, US Virgin Islands, marine parks in Thailand, Aruba, and Palau.
The EU currently allows the following maximum concentrations:
Studies show conflicting results about oxybenzone being absorbed into the human body. The Swedish Research Institute has advised careful use of this ingredient by pregnant women and children. We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns about this ingredient and your health.
Learn more about Benzophenone-3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum
