What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 5.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 5.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Depressa Peel Extract
HumectantRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Thymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningEucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
EmollientSaccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Trisodium EDTA
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Glucosylrutin
Antioxidant
Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide 5.7%, Zinc Oxide 5.9%, Water, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Trisiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Silica, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dextrin Palmitate, Myristyl Myristate, Phenethyl Benzoate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Citrus Depressa Peel Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Eucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isostearic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Glucosylrutin, Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Homosalate 10.72%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 6%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3.86%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3.21%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Drometrizole Trisiloxane 0.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Homosalate 10.72%, Octocrylene 6%, Benzophenone-3 3.86%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3.21%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Drometrizole Trisiloxane 0.5%, Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Menthyl Lactate, PEG-8 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
