This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This sunscreen offers SPF 100 protection with a lightweight finish.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDisodium EDTA
ChelatingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Extract
Humectant
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Sucrose, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactococcus Ferment Extract, Bifida Ferment Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Parfum, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
