What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 15%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 10%
UV AbsorberNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveIsohexadecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
PerfumingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientDiethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Synthetic Wax, Isohexadecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Synthetic Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningCandelilla Cera
EmollientCocoglycerides
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterSilica
AbrasiveButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPhaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingDicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oryza Sativa Cera, Candelilla Cera, Cocoglycerides, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneTocopheryl 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 Acetate