What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polysilicone-13
Disodium EDTA
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlumina
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Iron Oxides
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, PEG-40 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polysilicone-13, Disodium EDTA, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, Propylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Iron Oxides, Tin Oxide, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingC13-16 Isoalkane
SolventCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPEG-75 Stearate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Triheptanoin, Aminomethyl Propanol, C13-16 Isoalkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, PEG-75 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateSilica, 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 SilicaWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
