This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterNiacinamide
SmoothingDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV AbsorberMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCitric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyether-1
Madecassoside
AntioxidantBetaine
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyether-1, Madecassoside, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Asiatic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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