What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 12%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 1.7%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientEthylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Steareth-21
CleansingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Disodium EDTA
Polyisobutene
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 12%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 1.7%, Benzophenone-3 3%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Methylparaben, Steareth-2, Polyacrylate-13, Behenyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Steareth-21, Mica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Polyisobutene, Arachidyl Glucoside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Boron Nitride, Polysorbate 20, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Benzalkonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLaureth-8
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Algae Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Caffeine, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Polyaspartate, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Yeast Extract, Isopropyl Isostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laureth-8, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
