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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingTriceteareth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Masking
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose
AbsorbentHectorite
AbsorbentPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Bisabolol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Disodium EDTA, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Cellulose, Hectorite, Polysorbate 60, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Sorbitol
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, PCA Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrated Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Panthenol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
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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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTitanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as “mineral” by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isn’t as strong as zinc oxide’s, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
