What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Lanolin
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dextrin Myristate
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Honey
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleic Acid
AbsorbentSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dilinoleic Acid
Emollient
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Methoxycinnamic Acid
StabilisingDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantRuby Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Lanolin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dextrin Myristate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Honey, Royal Jelly Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Titanium Dioxide, Parfum, Water, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleic Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Octyldodecanol, Dilinoleic Acid, CI 45410, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Pentylene Glycol, Methoxycinnamic Acid, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, CI 19140, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, Ruby Extract, Tin Oxide
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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 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 MethoxycinnamateLanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Emollients help soften and moisturize the skin by creating a film. This film prevents moisture from escaping, helping the skin stay hydrated.
Unlike true fats, lanolin contains sterol esters instead of glycerides. It also contains fatty acids and alcohols.
Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheep secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment.
The answer to this question depends on the brand itself. Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment or harm animals. We recommend looking into how brands source their lanolin. Lanolin is cruelty-free if it is gathered without harming the animal.
Learn more about LanolinJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
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