What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Tapioca Starch
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water, Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Alcohol Denat., Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Silica, Tapioca Starch, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Potassium Chloride
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMagnesium Sulfate
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cystine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Potassium Chloride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Cyclomethicone, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methylparaben, Sucrose Distearate, Allantoin, Cystine, Glycine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylparaben, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Carbonate, BHT, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, CI 14700
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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!
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