What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
SmoothingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberPolyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeStearic Acid
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBHT
AntioxidantBisabolol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningUrea
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSerine
MaskingSorbitol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Urea, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Serine, Sorbitol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyapatite
AbrasiveCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantEthyl Linoleate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantRice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentProline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingHomosalate 6%
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene 6%
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV AbsorberPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Mica, Hydroxyapatite, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ethyl Linoleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rice Amino Acids, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Proline, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, CI 77492, CI 77491, Parfum, Homosalate 6%, Octocrylene 6%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 an oil-soluble used to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays (peak 357 nm).
It's one of the most effective UVA filters available but has a major caveat of photostability: avobenzone is susceptible to photodegradation.
This means it can lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight without the help of a stabilizing agent.
Studies show antioxidants (like vitamin E or vitamin C) and some UV filters (like octocrylene and Tinosorb S) can meaningfully improve its stability in a formulation.
The maximum allowable concentration according to regulation is 3% in the US + Canada, and 5% in the EU, Australia, China, Korea, and ASEAN countries.
It has a well-support safety profile: a comprehensive 2025 review found minimal toxicity with no evidence of carcinogenicity.
Overall, avobenzone is a safe and regulated ingredient used in sunscreen for over 40 years.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTANiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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