What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Undecane
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDibutyl Adipate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Lauryl Methacrylate
Tridecane
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParfum
Masking
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sarcosine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium PPG-16/PEG-2 Lauryl Ether Sulfate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-4-PPG-7 C13/C15 Alcohol
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Undecane, Triethanolamine, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dibutyl Adipate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Tridecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Carnosine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Glycine, Bisabolol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Glycerin, Sarcosine, Butylene Glycol, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Sodium PPG-16/PEG-2 Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-4-PPG-7 C13/C15 Alcohol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
