What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Water, Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phospholipids, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ascorbic Acid, Silica, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, PEG-100 Stearate
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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 MethoxycinnamateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
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