What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
MaskingPEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
C20-40 Acid
Cleansing
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide, Octocrylene, Octyldodecanol, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, C20-40 Acid, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, CI 77492, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Parfum, Silica, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CI 77499, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diamond Powder, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol
Isododecane
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium Uridine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glass Beads
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Isododecane, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Disodium Uridine Phosphate, Ethyl Ferulate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glass Beads, Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate, Silica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Diethylamino 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 BenzoateDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneSilica, 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 Silica
