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Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberPropanediol
SolventHomosalate
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
SmoothingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningComb Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOrchid Root Extract
HumectantOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIodized Garlic Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Flower Extract
EmollientTuna Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Hydroxyethyl Dimethicone
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Homosalate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Comb Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Orchid Root Extract, Oak Root Extract, Iodized Garlic Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Flower Extract, Tuna Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydroxyethyl Dimethicone
Homosalate 10%
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene 10%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberOctyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingPongamol
MaskingHomosalate 10%, Octocrylene 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Pongamol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateHomosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about Homosalate