What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
PEG-100 Stearate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax
Castanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningPantethine
EmollientCreatine
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tourmaline
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Rhodochrosite
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone Silylate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Nylon-12
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%, Octocrylene 2%, Titanium Dioxide 3%, Zinc Oxide 3%, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Laureth-4, Polyethylene, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Adenosine Phosphate, Pantethine, Creatine, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Folic Acid, Tourmaline, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Caffeine, Rhodochrosite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Pvp, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Yeast Extract, Isostearic Acid, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone Silylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Nylon-12, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Silica, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Alumina
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ultramarines
Parfum
Masking
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aluminum Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Guaiazulene, Alumina, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, T-Butyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Arbutin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Ultramarines, Parfum
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTitanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as “mineral” by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isn’t as strong as zinc oxide’s, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide
