What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cetearyl Olivate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Sorbitan Olivate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, BHT, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Phytate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Hydrogen Dimethicone
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Sulfate
Parfum
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Triethylhexanoin, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Hydrated Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Polysorbate 60, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alumina, Magnesium Sulfate, Parfum, Diisostearyl Malate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 42090, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateGlycerin 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 also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylatePolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Water. 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
