This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Diisobutyl Adipate
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyester-5
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyether-1
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diisobutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Niacinamide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Methicone, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Polyester-5, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyether-1, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Adenosine, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Tocopherol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen.
It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation.
Another pro?
It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters.
That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure.
Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters).
On maximum concentrations:
In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexyl Triazone (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range.
This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power.
Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone.
It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin.
Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity.
In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation.
Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in the EU, Japan, and other markets that allow it. However, this ingredient is not approved yet in the US or Canada.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone
