What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene 8%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 6%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV AbsorberAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBHT
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Stearate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
EmollientParfum
MaskingPEG-100 Stearate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOctocrylene 8%, Homosalate 6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Cera Alba, Cetyl Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Diisopropyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trideceth-6, Water, Xanthan Gum
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientSilica
AbrasivePentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePropylene Glycol
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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