What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Geranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-9 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Hexapeptide-9, Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrated Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Algae Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tripeptide-29, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Allantoin, Jojoba Esters, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-9 Dimethicone, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Borate
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Bisabolol
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Zinc Oxide, Beeswax, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sorbitan Oleate, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Borate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, 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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
