This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range, though its SPF isn't confirmed on file yet.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Surfactant
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Octadecene
SolventPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Silica
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearyl Dimethicone, Octadecene, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Alumina, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Stearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethanolamine, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glyceryl Laurate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Zirconium Dioxide
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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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
