This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 15%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 10%
UV AbsorberBenzophenone-3 6%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Silica
AbrasiveBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
SurfactantAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialTriethanolamine
BufferingDiethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Benzophenone-3 6%, Water, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Beeswax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Triethanolamine, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Methylisothiazolinone
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Sulfate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventEctoin
Skin ConditioningMannitol
HumectantPropyl Gallate
AntioxidantXylitol
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide, Water, Isododecane, CI 77891, Corn Starch Modified, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, CI 77492, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 77491, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, CI 77499, Propylene Carbonate, Ectoin, Mannitol, Propyl Gallate, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Citric Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopherol, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca 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.
Silica, 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