What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate 1.5%
UV AbsorberBenzophenone-3 3.5%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningEmulsifying Wax Nf
Cetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientMyristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin ConditioningMyristoyl Tetrapeptide-13
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Linoleate
AntioxidantRetinyl Linoleate
Skin ConditioningLysophosphatidic Acid
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingEthyl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-5 Oleate
EmulsifyingPPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 1.5%, Benzophenone-3 3.5%, Water, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Ascorbyl Linoleate, Retinyl Linoleate, Lysophosphatidic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Ethyl Macadamiate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Zinc Oxide 15%
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Dimethicone
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingEthylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Zinc Oxide 15%, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Saccharide Isomerate, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Dimethicone, Mica, Polysorbate 60, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
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.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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 Acetate