What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingUndecane
EmollientTris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Tridecane
Perfuming
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Fumaric Acid
BufferingMaleic Acid
BufferingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Undecane, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Parfum, Tridecane, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Aspartic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Citral, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Maleic Acid
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polysilicone-9
Squalane
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Acrylates/Diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polysilicone-9, Squalane, BHT, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Acrylates/Diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, 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.
This ingredient is also called ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is denatured, meaning made undrinkable for cosmetic use.
In formulas, it:
Is it bad for your skin?
The answer comes down to concentration. Patch and wash studies have found highly concentrated alcohol-based hand rubs (60-100%) cause less barrier disruption than washing with a basic detergent like SLS. The only measurable effect in these studies was a temporary dip in skin hydration.
Concentrations below 12-15% in leave-on cosmetics is generally well-tolerated. Concentrations above start to see increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and reduced hydration.
In concentrations about 58%, it creates temporary channels in your skin's lipid layers to become more permeable and allow other ingredients to slip through easily.
This ingredient can be up to 80% of the formula in alcohol-based perfumes.
Overall, this ingredient is probably harmless if found lower down an ingredients list but worth side-eyeing if it's high up (especially if your barrier is already struggling).
Alcohol can worsen dry skin, eczema, and oily skin, especially at higher concentrations. This is because it can increase transepidermal water loss and decrease hydration to disrupt the skin barrier.
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
True allergic contact dermatitis to ethanol is uncommon, but be sure to patch test if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Learn more about AlcoholYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2026.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineC12-15 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 BenzoateParfum 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 Parfum
