What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide 2%
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAchyrocline Satureioides Flower Extract
MaskingPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialFabiana Imbricata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningVerbascum Thapsus Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Undecane, Tridecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide 2%, Squalane, Phospholipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Achyrocline Satureioides Flower Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Fabiana Imbricata Leaf/Stem Extract, Verbascum Thapsus Extract, Disodium EDTA
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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.
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 MethoxycinnamateSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itâs technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term âoil-freeâ isnât regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
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